Qualifications For Tax Relief For the Elderly

• Applications must be filed annually between January 1 through April 1
• Must be 65 years old or older, or totally disabled on December 31 of the year preceding the taxable year
• Total combined income cannot exceed $21,500
• Total net worth cannot exceed $114,000
• This is not a deferred tax; survivors will not be penalized nor will they incur taxes for past years reduction(s)

Qualifications For Tax Relief For Veterans
Tax relief for 100% services connected, totally and permanently disabled veterans or surviving spouses.

• Disability of veteran must be 100% service-connected and permanent and total
• Real property must be owned by veteran or veteran and spouse only
• Mobile homes that are taxed as personal property rather than real property do not qualify for this tax relief
• Real property must be veteran's primary residence (proof, such as resident state tax return, may be requested)
• Spouse (if applicable) must also be identified
• Deceased veteran (if applicable) must have died on or after January 1, 2011
• Surviving spouse (if applicable) must not be remarried
• Surviving spouse (if applicable) must continue to reside in primary residence