Senior citizen property tax exemption thresholds
Summary
Two downtown seniors said rising taxes are pushing them out of their home of 23 years after crossing the income limit for the county's 50% senior exemption. Legislator Judith Hubbard noted the county already raised the income limits two weeks ago, to $40,400 for the full exemption.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raising the exemption would shift some of the tax levy to other taxpayers, which is why the speakers asked for a public fiscal model before any change.
Low-income senior homeowners at risk of being taxed out of their homes.
Potentially other taxpayers, if the exemption threshold is raised and the levy is shifted.
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