Homestead Exemption Application Deadline In Ohio
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The Owner Occupancy Credit is a program in the state of Ohio that allows property owners who live in their property to receive a 2.5% reduction credit on qualified levies and property taxes for their primary residence.
Because of a change in state law, beginning in calendar 2014, homestead exemption applicants will be subject to an income means test. The limit for tax year 2020 (payable 2021) is $33,600 (Ohio adjusted gross income - line 3 on tax return). For 2021 (payable 2022) the limit is $34,200.
Owner Occupancy Credit (formerly known as the 2 ½ % Tax Reduction) for Owner-Occupied Home: To receive the owner occupancy credit tax reduction you must: (1) own the home, (2) occupy the home as your principal place of residence and (3) apply with the County Auditor between January 1st and the first Monday in June.
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You can only deduct property taxes on your tax return if you take the itemized deduction. You can deduct up to $10,000 of state and local taxes — including property taxes — for single or married couples filing jointly and $5,000 for couples filing separately.
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. Must be age 65 by December 31 of the calendar year for which the exemption is sought.
Remember, to be eligible, you must own and occupy the property you are seeking the homestead exemption for, on January 1st of that calendar year. The application filing period is from January 1st through December 31st.
What is the Homestead Exemption Program? The Homestead Exemption program allows senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans that meet annual state set income requirements to reduce their property tax burden by shielding some of the market value of their home from taxation.
The state of Ohio reimburses school districts and local governments for the amount of revenue taxpayers save through the homestead exemption. Local governments and schools do not lose out. You will receive a notice from the county auditor indicating whether or not your application was approved.
