Property Tax Exemptions

December 31, 2008 is the deadline to file your property tax exemptions for 2008 taxes payable in 2009. If you purchased your property by December 31, 2008, you have until December 31, 2008 to file. To be eligible for these deductions in 2009, persons must be the owner of their primary residence as of December 31, 2008. If you have previously filed an exemption on your property, you would only need to re-file if you have moved or refinanced.

The following exemptions are available to those who qualify:

  • Homestead Exemption- Once filed on your residence, only needs to be re-filed if you move.
  • Mortgage Exemption- Once filed, only needs to be re-filed if you have refinanced. Must bring:
    • Date of Closing
    • Amount of Mortgage
    • Name of Finance Company or Institution.
  • Over 65 Exemption
    • Must turn 65 by 12/31/07
    • Combined adjusted gross income limit is $25,000
    • Must bring copies of pages one (1) and two (2) of 1040 for 2007 (copies for all listed on property)
    • Assessed value on residential property not to exceed $182,430
  • Blind / Disability Exemption - Must bring:
    • Doctor's statement for proof of blindness or disability, or
    • An Awards Letter from Social Security for proof of disability.
  • Veterans Exemption- with total or partial disability. Must bring:
    • VA Statement of Benefit Record (Form 20-5455) with a code listed in Item # 15 or
    • Pension Certificate or
    • Award of Compensation or
    • Letter of Disability from the Veterans' Administration with rating.

Your exemptions need to be filed in the Auditor's Office, Room 208 of the Civic Center Complex (on the second floor.) Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. If you would like an exemption form mailed to you, please call 435-5302 and make the request.