Greene County has updated its senior property tax freeze rules to allow all residents aged 62 and older to apply, simplify the process, and include home improvements in the frozen tax amount.
Greene County Expands Senior Property Tax Freeze to All Residents Aged 62 and Older, Simplifies Application Process
According to the report of Springfield News-Leader, the Greene County Commission has updated the senior property tax freeze rules to make it easier for more people to get help. Starting this year, anyone in Greene County who is 62 or older can apply for the tax freeze, no matter if they receive Social Security. This change aims to simplify the process for both applicants and county workers.
Before this update, only seniors who got Social Security could apply, which left out retirees from other jobs like teaching. The new law, Senate Bill 756, now includes any home improvements in the frozen tax amount and sets the base year as the year you apply, not 2024. This means seniors won’t see the tax credit on their bills until next year.
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3,800+ Applications Pour In as Greene County Simplifies Senior Property Tax Freeze Process – Expanding Eligibility to All Seniors Aged 62+! (PHOTO: Springfield News-Leader)
How to Apply for Greene County’s Expanded Senior Property Tax Credit: Online, Mail, and In-Person Options Available
To apply for the tax credit, you can submit your form online, by mail, or in person. You will need to provide proof of your identity, property ownership, and tax payment. The new application form allows both owners to sign if they are married, and the reapplication process in future years will be simpler. The Greene County Clerk’s Office has already received over 3,800 applications and is working on them.
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