Note: Household income includes income of the applicant and the applicant's spouse. Social Security income is exempt and not considered income for Homestead.
Must not have a total household income over $36,100/year for 2023, or $38,600/year for 2024. This amount is annually adjusted for inflation. If you were enrolled prior to tax year 2014 but do not meet the current income requirements, you are still eligible for the exemption.
The minimum age requirement for senior property tax exemptions is generally between the ages of 61 to 65. While many states like New York, Texas and Massachusetts require seniors be 65 or older, there are other states such as Washington where the age is only 61.
The Homestead exemption is available to all homeowners 65 and older and all totally and permanently disabled homeowners with a previous year's household income that does not exceed $40,000 as determined by the Ohio adjusted gross income tax of the owner and owner's spouse.
A homestead exemption application form (“DTE 105A") is available from the Ohio Department of Taxation. Your county may have its own application. Attach supporting documents. If you qualify because of a physical or mental disability, you will need to provide written proof signed by your physician.
Be 65 years of age, or turn 65, by December 31st of the year for which they apply; or. Be totally and permanently disabled as of January 1st of the year for which they apply, as certified by a licensed physician or psychologist; or.
Under the legislation, individuals are eligible for a property tax freeze if 1) they are sixty-five years of age or older, 2) their income does not exceed fifty thousand dollars, 3) they have owned their home for two or more years, and 4) the value of their home for the given tax year does not exceed $500,000.
Often, if you're 65 or older, you'll be able to reduce your property tax bill not only on a house but mobile and manufactured homes, houseboats, townhomes, iniums and so on. You will have to apply: You typically need to apply for a senior freeze.
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.