Homestead Act Ohio Age In Cook
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To apply, complete the application form (DTE 105A, Homestead Exemption Application Form for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, and Surviving Spouses), then file it with your local county auditor. The form is available on the Department of Taxation's website and is also available from county auditors.
The Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption reduces the EAV of your home by $8,000. To receive the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption, the applicant must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1 and must have been 65 years of age or older during the tax year in question.
Who qualifies for the Homestead Exemption? Homeowners over the age of 65: Must not have a total household income over $38,600/year if applying in 2024, or $40,000 if applying in 2025, which includes the Ohio adjusted gross income of the owner and the owner's spouse.
Qualifying homeowners, including disabled veterans and seniors, can exempt up to $150,000 based on the value assessment of their home. Qualifying homeowners age 18 and older can exempt up to $400,000 in property value. Qualifying homeowners can get a property tax credit up to $425 in 2024.
The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000.
To apply, complete the application form (DTE 105A, Homestead Exemption Application Form for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, and Surviving Spouses), then file it with your local county auditor. The form is available on the Department of Taxation's website and is also available from county auditors.
