Ownership and Identity Proof

• Registered sale deed or title deed showing ownership of the property.
  
• Property tax assessment number or Property Identification Number (PID).
  
• Government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID.
  
• Mutation certificate or occupancy certificate, if required.
  
• Supporting proof must clearly show the applicant’s name matching tax records.
  

Usage and Occupancy Certificates

• Self-occupation declaration if claiming exemption for self-residential use.
  
• Non-rental status declaration where exemptions apply to non-commercial use.
  
• Proof of institutional usage, such as operations by educational or charitable bodies.
  
• Occupancy certificate or utility bills in the applicant’s name may support usage claims.
  
• Photographs or layout plans may be requested for physical verification.
  

Category-Specific Documentation

• Senior citizen ID or age proof (such as birth certificate or Aadhaar) for age-based exemptions.
  
• Disability certificate issued by a certified medical board for differently-abled persons.
  
• War widow, ex-serviceman, or freedom fighter certificates for special category claims.
  
• Trust registration certificate and 12A/80G approvals for charitable institutions.
  
• Death certificate and legal heir proof for exemption claims in succession cases.
  

Official Application Forms and Declarations

• Exemption claim form available from the municipal office or official website.
  
• Self-declaration affidavit stating eligibility and purpose of exemption.
  
• Statement of non-commercial activity, if applicable.
  
• Supporting affidavits must be signed and notarized as per local rules.
  
• False claims may attract penalties or disqualification.
  

Additional Requirements and Verification

• Some authorities may demand physical inspection before granting exemption.
  
• Revalidation may be required annually or during assessment revision.
  
• Proof of past exemption approval, if previously claimed.
  
• Tax clearance certificate to confirm no dues are pending.
  
• All documents must be submitted within the stipulated deadline and in prescribed format.