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Homeowners' Exemption

Tax Savings Program for Homeowners​

The Homeowners' Exemption provides homeowners a discount of $7,000 of assessed value resulting in a savings of approximately $70-$80 in property taxes each year.  This is a free program; however, an application is required.  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:

  • You return at the end of the day
  • Your vehicle is registered
  • You are registered to vote
  • 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 owner.

​When to file the Homeowners’ Exemption Application ​

  • By February 15* – to receive full Homeowners’ Exemption
  • February 16 through December 10 – to receive a partial (80%) exemption
  • Within 30 days of your supplemental notice for a home purchased or built after January 1
  •  ​In order to qualify, you must occupy the home within 90 days of the completion of new construction or the change in ownership.
  • A partial homeowner’s exemption is approved, if the homeowner’s exemption claim form is received prior to the due date of the first installment of the supplemental bill.

​How moving impacts the Homeowners’ Exemption

If you move from the property, rent it, move permanently to an assisted living facility, or occupy your property as a secondary home, the property is no longer your primary residence and you no longer qualify to receive the benefit.  You must report when a property is no longer your qualifying primary residence by submitting the Homeowners' Exemption Termination Letter.

*If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, mail postmarked the next business day shall be deemed on time. ​