The Special Assessment Level freezes the assessed VALUE of your property. Please note, the taxes due annually will still fluctuate due to changes in tax (millage) rates.
The available Special Assessment Level options, qualifications, and requirements are outlined in the following table:
| Special Assessment Level | Qualifications | Documents Required | ||||||||
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| Age 65 |
Must claim Homestead Exemption here Annual income of $100,000 OR LESS |
Proof of income /adjusted gross income of prior year’s tax return | ||||||||
| Disability |
Must claim Homestead Exemption here Annual income of $100,000 OR LESS Federal or State disability of 100% |
Proof of income/adjusted gross income of prior year’s tax return Letter from a federal or state agency confirming the total disability |
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| Service-Connected Disability |
Must claim Homestead Exemption here Annual Income of $100,000 OR LESS Service-Disability Rating of 50% or more by the US Department of Veteran Affairs |
Form A25 from the Office of Veteran Affairs Proof of income/adjusted gross income of prior year’s tax return |
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| Service-Connected Disability Additional Homestead Exemption |
*Does not apply to City Taxes |
Form A25 from the Office of Veteran Affairs |