Jackson County seniors 62+ be sure to lock in your property tax rate by Dec. 31

Jackson County has established an application process for property owners 62 and older to freeze your current tax rate so that it would not rise if property tax rates were to rise in the coming years.

The new process under state law allows the county to offer senior citizens much-needed tax relief on future years tax bills. The program now allows those taxpayers who are 62 years of age or older to receive a credit on future years tax bills that essentially freezes their property taxes on their primary residence to the tax bill amount from the year of application/eligibility.

To qualify, taxpayers need to be 62 years of age or older, be the property owner, or have a legal or equitable interest in the home, is liable for the payment of real property taxes on the home and occupy the property as their primary residence.

The year of application and eligibility establishes the base tax year amount, and credits appear in the years following.

Learn more about eligibility here.

Fill out the online application here.

Get a printable paper application here.

 

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