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2Form CR-1B Instructions
Required Attachments
Penalties
Who is Eligible
If you are applying for the first time, you
Making false statements on this applica-
You may qualify to receive a decrease in
must attach the following to your applica-
tion is against the law. Minnesota Statutes,
property taxes if:
tion:
section 609.41 states that anyone giving false
• You can provide a letter or report from an
information in order to avoid or reduce their
Blind- Attach a copy of a signed and ap-
eye doctor stating that you are certified
tax obligations is subject to a fine of up to
proved letter or report from your eye doctor
legally blind.
$3,000 and/or up to one year in prison.
stating that you are legally blind. Legally
• You are totally and permanently disabled
blind is defined in Minnesota Statutes, sec-
Renewing your Special
and can provide proof of the disability.
tion 256D.35 as a person whose visual acu-
Homestead Classification
ity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye
Relative Homesteads
with correcting lenses; or if visual acuity is
If this property is granted the special home-
Real estate that is occupied and used as a
greater than 20/200, the condition is accom-
stead classification, it is not necessary for
homestead by a blind/disabled relative of
panied by limitation in the fields of vision
you to reapply.
the property owner can qualify as class 1b
such that the widest diameter of the visual
However, the county assessor may require
property. In order to qualify for the special
field subtends to an angle no greater than
you to provide an additional application or
homestead, the relative living in the home
20 degrees. Your report from a certified eye
other proof deemed necessary to verify that
must be the qualifying blind/disabled
doctor must attest to either of these facts.
you continue to qualify for the special home-
person.
Disabled- Attach a letter from a qualified
stead classification.
agency certifying that you are totally and
How to Apply
permanently disabled and receive disability
If you Sell, Move, or Change
• Complete the entire application fully and
payments. Usually this is a copy of an initial
your Marital Status
legibly. Attach all the proper documenta-
disability award letter from the agency. Cop-
tion and mail to your county assessor by
ies of SSA-1099 forms, check stubs or letters
If this property is sold, you or your spouse
October 1. Applications must be received
from a physician are not acceptable.
changes his/her primary residence, or you
by to October 1 to apply for taxes payable
change your marital status, state law requires
the next year.
Use of Information
you to notify the county assessor within
thirty days.
• Do not include spouse information if the
The information on this form is required
spouse did not live in the home the previ-
by Minnesota Statutes, section 273.13 to
If you fail to notify the county assessor
ous year or is deceased.
properly identify you and determine if you
within 30 days of the change, the property
qualify for this property tax classification.
may be assessed the tax that is due on the
• If you are married and own your home
Your Social Security number is required. If
property based on its correct property class
jointly, both you and your spouse must
you do not provide the required informa-
plus a penalty equal to the same amount.
sign the application.
tion, your application may be delayed or
• You will be notified of your eligibility
denied. Your County Assessor may also ask
Making False Statements
within four to six weeks after receipt of
for additional verification of qualifications.
on this Application is
your application. If you are approved, you
Your Social Security number is considered
Against the Law
will remain in the program as long as you
private data.
own your home. If you move, you must
Minnesota Statute 609.41 states that anyone
complete a new application to acknowl-
Disabled Veterans
giving false information in order to avoid or
edge the change of address.
reduce their tax obligations is subject to a
If you are a disabled veteran with a service-
fine of up to $3,000 and/or up to one year in
connected disability of 70 percent or more,
prison.
you may qualify for a market value exclu-
sion. If you believe you may qualify for
Information and Assistance
this exclusion, you will need to complete
a separate application. Please contact your
Contact your County Assessor’s Office for
county assessor to learn more.
assistance.
Please return completed form to:
Todd County Assessor's Office
215 1st Ave S, Suite #202
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-4431
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