Homeowner's Exemption
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you may be eligible for an exemption of up to $7,000 off the assessed value.
Eligibility:
• You must be a property owner, co-owner, or a purchaser named in a contract of sale. • You must occupy your home as your principal place of residence as of 12:01 a.m., January 1 each year. • Principal place of residence generally means where: a. you return at the end of the day b. your vehicle is registered c. you are registered to vote d. your mail is delivered • A dwelling does not qualify for the exemption if it is, or is intended to be, rented, vacant and unoccupied, or the vacation or secondary home of the claimant. |
Filing Period:
• For the year in which you occupy the dwelling on lien date (January 1), the full exemption is available if you file by 5:00 p.m. on the following February 15. • If you file a claim between the following February 16 and 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 80% of the exemption is available. |