Vets Of Cold War May File For County Tax Break

In addition to Cold War veterans and their spouses, a surviving spouse who has remarried is not eligible. Veterans interested in applying can call the County Veterans Service Agency in Rome 336-4270 or 798-5830 in Utica. When the exemption was enacted, the veterans were asked to hold until after the start of the new year, before applying. Cold War veterans can file for property tax exemption granted by the county late last year. About 8500 county residents are eligible for exemption. L exemption is based on 10 percent of the value Propri t evaluated, with some limitations.