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Homestead exemptions provide relief from property taxes by exempting all or a portion of the valuation of a home from taxation; the percentage of relief is based on the applicant's income level and home valuation; applications accepted by June 30 each year, some late applications may be accepted under certain conditions (medically incapacitated, in a residential care facility, etc.).

Exemptions eligibility requirements:
Seniors
-Be 65 years of age or older before January 1st of the application year.

Disabled Individuals
-Have a permanent physical disability and cannot walk without the regular use of a mechanical aide or prosthesis
-Have undergone amputation of both arms above the elbows
-Have a permanent partial disability of both arms in excess of 75%

Disabled Veterans or Widow(er) of a Qualified Veteran
-A wartime veteran drawing compensation from the VA due to a 100% service connected disability
-An unremarried widow/widower of an above qualified veteran
-A wartime veteran totally disabled due to a non-service connected illness or accident
-A veteran whose home is substantially contributed to by the VA

Other Qualifications
-The valuation of the home cannot exceed 200% (225% for veterans and persons with qualifying disabilities) of the County's average assessed value for single family residences. (In 2017 the average assessed value was $159,840)
-The maximum exemption available is 100% of the County's average assessed value for single family residences (120% for disabled veterans and persons with qualifying disabilities)
-The home must be owned and occupied between January 1 and August 15 of the tax year being exempted
-The applicants must meet the income guidelines