Basic Homestead Exemption Application

*** APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1 ***
STATE ID/DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLES MUST BE REGISTERED TO THE PROPERTY BEFORE APPLYING

By completing the application below, you are applying for the Basic Homestead Exemption and Property Assessment Freeze. The Property Assessment Freeze will offset any future increase in property value for the county portion of your bill, but does not impact school, city, or state taxes. Qualification requires that you must own and occupy the property as of January 1 of the current tax year, as your primary domicile and legal residence for all purposes, which includes the registration of your vehicles and filing of your state income taxes. Exemptions are not automatically granted. Special exemptions are available if you are over age 62, permanently and totally disabled, 100% military service-connected disabled or their un-remarried spouse, or the un-remarried spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty. Once approved, the exemption will remain in effect as long as you own and reside at your home. Special exemptions must be applied after being approved for a basic homestead exemption. Periodic audits will be performed to verify continuing eligibility.