RP- 458-b
(11/20)
Department of Taxation and Finance
Oce of Real Property Tax Services
Application for Cold War Veterans
Exemption from Real Property Taxation
See instructions, Form RP-458-b-I, for assistance in completing this form.
4. Is the owner a veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States
between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991? ....................................................................................... Yes No
If No, indicate the relationship of the owner to veteran who rendered such service:
If Yes, is the veteran also the unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran? ....................................................... Yes No
5. Indicate branch of veteran’s service and dates of active service:
Attach written evidence.
6. Was the veteran discharged or released from the active service under honorable conditions? ............................. Yes No
If Yes, attach written evidence.
If No, did the veteran receive a letter from the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services stating
that the veteran now meets the character discharge criteria for all of the benets and services listed in the
Restoration of Honor Act? ................................................................................................................................... Yes No
If Yes, attach a copy of the letter.
7. Has the veteran received, or did the veteran receive prior to his/her death, a compensation rating from
the United States Veteran’s Administration or from the United States Department of Defense as a result
of a service connected disability? ............................................................................................................................ Yes No
If Yes, what is (was) the veteran’s compensation rating?
Attach written evidence showing the date such rate was established.
Mark an X in the box if the rating is permanent:
If No, did the veteran die in service of a service connected disability or in the line of duty; if Yes,
attach written evidence ....................................................................................................................................... Yes No
8. Is the property the primary residence of the veteran or the unremarried surviving spouse of the veteran? ........... Yes No
If No, is the veteran or unremarried surviving spouse of the veteran absent from the property due to
medical reasons or institutionalization? .............................................................................................................. Yes No
Explain:
1. Name(s) of owner(s)
2. Mailing address of owner(s)
(number and street or PO box) 3. Location of property (street address)
City, village, or post oce State ZIP code City, town, or village State ZIP code
Daytime contact number Evening contact number Date of purchase of real property
Email address
Tax map number of section/block/lot: Property identication (see tax bill or assessment roll)
Name(s) of any non-owner spouse(s)
Address(es) of primary residence(s) if dierent from above:
9. Is the property used exclusively for residential purposes? ...................................................................................... Yes No
If No, describe the non-residential use of this property and state what portion is so used:
