Provides property tax exemption and deferral information for the following situations: Property tax exemption program for senior citizens and people who are disabled -  The qualifying applicant receives a reduction in the amount of property taxes due.    -  The amount of the reduction is based on the applicant's income, the value of the residence, and the local levy rates.   Property tax deferral program for senior citizens and people who are disabled -  For the qualifying applicant, the laws governing this program allow payment of property taxes and special assessments for current and delinquent years.    -  The deferred amount accrues 5% simple interest until repayment is complete.    -  Deferrals must be repaid when the home is sold, the applicant passes away, or the home is no longer used as the primary residence.   Property tax deferral program for homeowners with limited income -  Program allows payment of the second half property tax installment due in October of the current year.     -  The deferred amount accrues simple interest until repayment is complete.    -  The interest rate varies and is based on an average of the federal short-term rate, plus 2 percent.    -  Deferrals must be repaid when the home is sold, the applicant passes away, or the home is no longer used as the primary residence.   Property tax assistance program for widows or widowers of veterans -  The qualifying applicant receives assistance for payment of property taxes in the form of a grant.   -  The assistance amount is based on the applicant’s income, the value of the residence, and the local levy rates.    -  The grant does not have to be repaid as long as the applicant continues to live in the residence until at least December 15 in the year a grant is received.

Property Tax Exemption Program - Exemptions vary based on income - Adults, 62 and older, must meet low-income requirements OR - Be physically disabled (can be any age) and unable to work or a veteran - Approves exemptions of property owned by non-profits   Senior Citizens/Disabled Deferral - Residents who are 60 or older or are retired because of physical disability may qualify for deferral of property tax liability - Own the home and occupy it at least nine months a year - Deferred taxes become a lien on the property until you repay the total amount   Limited Income Deferral - Residents who have owned their property for five years - The first half of the property taxes due April 30 must be paid before applying for the deferral on the second installment due Oct 31 - The rate of interest for the deferral is based on an average of the federal short-term rate, plus 2 percent - The deferred taxes, plus accumulated interest, become a lien on the property - 40% percent of the property taxes can be deferred and /or special assessments