North Carolina differs from most state homestead laws by not specifying an acreage limit, but only allowing up to $1,000 worth of property to be declared a homestead.
North Carolina excludes from property taxes a portion of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by North Carolina residents aged 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled whose 2024 income does not exceed $37,900 annually.
If you own a home, condo, farm home, or mobile home in New York, you are eligible to protect your equity in your primary residence under the New York homestead exemption. This law is intended to protect your primary home from seizure by a court order to fulfill a debt, whether you have filed for bankruptcy or not.
While the specifics can vary by state, generally, homestead exemptions are only available for an individual or family's primary residence. This means you cannot claim homestead exemptions in multiple states.
To qualify for an exemption that begins on July 1, you must be 65 or older by the following December 31. If you co-own your property with a spouse or sibling, only one of you needs to be 65 or older. For other co-ownerships such as a parent and children, all owners must be 65 or older.
To apply. Visit .tax.ny or call (518) 457-2036. (If you currently receive STAR, you can apply for E-STAR with the Department of Finance: .nyc/star.)
To apply, complete and submit FORM AV9 and required income statements with the tax office by June 1. For disabled applicants, you must also complete FORM AV9-A signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.