The Ohio General Assembly has enacted a new, expanded
Homestead Exemption that will provide additional property tax relief to qualified senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans.
Previously, most senior citizens and disabled Ohioans were excluded from the Homestead Exemption because of income tests. The new exemption offers eligible homeowners, regardless of income, the opportunity to shield $25,000 of the market value of their home from property taxation.
However, seniors and disabled Ohioans who were previously ineligible must apply with their local county auditor by Oct. 1, 2007 in order to take advantage of the Homestead Exemption, which will save the typical homeowner about $400 per year.
New Homestead Exemption forms for Butler County residents are available at this location as well as the Butler County Auditor’s Office, 130 High Street in downtown Hamilton, or Online at www.butlercountyauditor.org.
A photo copy of a picture ID for proof of age such as a drivers license, State of Ohio ID card or current or expired passport must be provided. For more information, call 887-3154.
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