The Assessor’s office administers the Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner’s program annually. This program will allow a credit on the July real estate tax bill to qualified taxpayers. The 2023 income limits are $43,800 for an unmarried homeowner and $53,400 for married homeowners, who must have owned their home by October 1, 2023, who live in their home, who are residents of this state, who have reached age 65 by December 31, 2023, or are totally disabled. The filing period opened on Thursday, February 1, 2024 and will end on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
New applicants must apply by May 15, 2024; any current recipient of the benefit who has received a letter from the Assessor’s office reminding them to apply this year must also apply no later than May 15, 2024 in order to continue to receive the benefit. Proof of income for 2023 is needed to apply. Income includes:
- Social Security Benefit Statement (1099 Form for 2023). This must be submitted, if you and/or your spouse receive Social Security benefits.
- Federal Income Tax Return (If you file).
- If you do not file an income tax return, statements of 2023 taxable income -including Taxable Pensions, IRA’s, Interest, Dividends, Wages, etc., in addition to the Social Security Statement must be provided.
Applications for additional veteran’s benefits are also being taken, with a deadline of September 30 for that program. The same income guidelines apply.
Applications are filed online in the Assessor’s Office. The office is open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Assessor’s office at (860) 668-3866.