Property Tax Homestead Exemption
This program delays the payment of property taxes until the property is sold. The taxes are a lien on the property and must be paid along with the interest before the property can be transferred. Property is defined as the house, garage and the lot upon which it sits or one acre, whichever is less. Learn more in our brochure on the Homestead Exemption Program.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be at least 70 years old or a surviving spouse.
- Income and residency requirements apply.
To Apply
People who qualify for this program are ineligible for the Sales and Property Tax Refund Program. Applications are available online or at any county courthouse beginning in January of each year and must be submitted annually to your local county treasurer's office on or before April 1st.
This form can be printed or saved with the information fields filled in or as a blank copy of the form. It cannot be signed and submitted electronically.
