How do I qualify for one of these deferral programs?

To qualify for either deferral program, your total household income must be less than $32,500 for the preceding year. Household income includes both taxable and nontaxable income, including Social Security and pensions. The income limit may change each year.

Qualifications

  • You must have a recorded deed to the property or you must be buying the property under a recorded sales contract. You may have a revocable trust.
  • You are not eligible for a deferral if you have a life estate in the property.
  • For the Disabled Citizens’ Property Tax Deferral, you must be receiving federal Social Security disability benefits on December 31 of the year before you apply.
  • You must send a copy of your federal Social Security award letter with your deferral application.
  • For the Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Deferral, you must be at least 62 years old by April 15 of the year you apply.

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1. What are exemptions?
2. Who qualifies for a Veteran's Exemption?
3. Who is a veteran?
4. What is a property tax deferral?
5. What deferral programs may I apply for?
6. How do I qualify for one of these deferral programs?
7. How do I apply for a deferral?
8. Does a non-profit organization have to pay property taxes?
9. Can a non-profit organization get an exemption on a bare piece of land to be used as a future building site?
10. We will be buying or leasing property after the April 1 filing deadline, can we still get an exemption?