Request to Reinstate Exemptions
To request for an exemption to be reinstated on the property, you must submit a Request in Writing to the Exemptions Department. To make this request, complete the electronic form on WCAD's homepage, under the E-Services tab, Exemption Contact.
Click ‘Reason for Contact’ and select from one of the drop-down options.
You will complete all the mandatory fields and include any
additional information you feel is pertinent regarding the reinstatement.
Reasons to Request a Reinstatement may include but are not
limited to:
- Deed
Transfer (Non-Sale), Estate, Trust, Transfer on Death (TOD), Marriage,
Divorce
- Updated Contact Information

**This form will be submitted electronically to the Exemptions Department. You will not need to print out this form to be sent in.**
*Please note all exemption
requests may take up to 90 days*
Once your request is complete you will receive communication
at the email address that is provided on this form.
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