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Senior Citizen/Disabled Persons Exemption from Real Property Taxes
(RV's, 5th wheels & travel trailers do not qualify)
The Senior Citizen and Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption Program freezes the value of your residence, exempts all excess levies and may exempt a portion of regular levies. This results in a reduction in your property taxes.
To qualify for this program one of the following must apply:
· Must be 61 years of age or older on or before December 31 of the year in which the exemption is filed.
· Disabled and retired from regular gainful employment by reason of such disability.
( Proof of Disability form must be turned in with exemption application.)
· Must be a Veteran with a 100% service connected disability.
· Surviving spouse of a person who was approved for this exemption and are at least 57 years old.
Total household income may not exceed $35,000 (proof of income is required when turning in application).
Age - You must be 61 or older as of December 31 of the filing year, be disabled from employment or be a military veteran with 100% service related disability. Only one spouse is required to be 61 or older or disabled. However, if the qualifying spouse dies, the remaining spouse must be 57 or older to continue the exemption. A doctor's verification or written acknowledgement/decision from the Social Security Administrator or Veteran's Administration is required for the disability exemption.
Ownership - You must own and live in the residence for which the exemption would apply. However, if you are confined to a nursing home, your home may still be considered your residence.
If you are living in your home under the terms of an irrevocable trust or life estate, you may qualify for the exemption. A recorded document outlining terms of the agreement is required.
Income - You must have an annual income of $35,000 or less to qualify. Income includes the combined disposable income of all co-tenants; that is, you and your spouse and/or anyone else holding partial ownership and residing in the house.
Disposable income means all gross income, including Social Security, retirement, disability pension, veteran's benefits, interest, wages, capital gains, etc. You do not have to include lump sum settlements.
Non-reimbursed costs for prescription drugs, in home care, or nursing home expenses and Medicare premiums can be deducted from your income.
Click here for Senior Citizen/Disabled Persons Exemption (Renewal only)
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