What is the percentage of tax relieved based on income?
Combined Income% of Tax Relieved
$ 0 to $22,000100%
$22,001 to $23,50090%
$23,501 to $25,00080%
$25,001 to $26,50070%
$26,501 to $28,00060%
$28,001 to $29,50050%
$29,501 to $31,00040%
$31,001 to $33,50030%
$33,501 to $36,50020%
$36,501 to $44,00010%
$44,001 to $62,000No Increase In Tax Liability (see note)


Note: No Increase In Tax Liability means due to a change in assessed value or tax rate, a qualified applicant’s taxes will not increase. A decrease in tax liability can occur if:

  • A qualified applicant’s assessment is reduced
  • The tax rate is reduced and/or 
  • An existing applicant qualifies for a higher percentage of relief as compared to a prior year

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1. How do I apply for real estate tax relief?
2. Is the information contained in my application kept confidential?
3. Do I have to reapply each year?
4. What is the deadline for applying?
5. Do I have to live in the property to be exempted?
6. Is there an age requirement?
7. What proof is needed to establish the fact that a person is permanently and totally disabled?
8. What is the maximum amount of income that I can have to be eligible?
9. What is the percentage of tax relieved based on income?
10. What are some examples of income?
11. What is the maximum amount of resources that I can have?
12. What are some examples of resources?
13. If I die, do my heirs have to repay the amount of taxes relieved?
14. In order to apply, does the real estate have to be "free and clear"?
15. Are mobile homes eligible to be considered for tax relief?