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Own As Of July 1 - Must own the property as of July 1st.
Domicile - Property must be applicant’s domicile.
Requirements – Unable to pay taxes due to :
a. Age b. Infirmity and c. Poverty (All three are required.)
Documentation of Financial Hardship – Social Security income verification
- Receipts of medical bills, etc.
- Verification of age and work history
Filing Date – You must file with local Assessors every fall. Deadline for filing an exemption is 3 months after the actual bills are mailed (file by March 31).
Other Qualifications - In the opinion of the Board of Assessors, if the applicant is unable to contribute fully towards their taxes.
Multiple Owners - If there are multiple owners of the property and one files for an exemption, the applicant could still receive the total exemption amount the Board of Assessors vote.
Property In Trust - When a property is held in trust with multiple trustees, only the applicant, not the co-trustees, must meet the requirements for the exemption. The applicant MUST be both a trustee and a beneficiary to qualify for the exemption.
Amount Exempted - Any or all of the taxes may be exempted.
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