Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is available to seniors 65 years of age or older, widows or widowers 50 years of age or older and the permanently disabled 18 years of age or older.
The program works with the taxes paid (on time) in the prior tax year. The taxes that are included are local, county and school district taxes.
The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2008 has been extended to December 31, 2009.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Guidelines:
The household eligibility income limit is $35,000 and the maximum rebate is $650.
Income guidelines:
|
Income Range* |
Homeowners Rebate |
Renters Rebate |
|
$0 - $8,000 |
$650 |
$650 |
|
$8,001- $15,000 |
$500 |
$500 |
|
$15,001 - $18,000 |
$300 |
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|
$18,001 - $35,000 |
$250 |
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*Remember to exclude one-half of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits when calculating eligibility income.
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