State Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program

Applicants may be eligible for this program if they meet the following requirements:

• Applicant(s) must own the property for which tax relief is sought AND must reside at said property as their principle residence.
• Applicant must be over the age of 65 years old by the end of the calendar year preceding the filing period OR applicant must be totally disabled (regardless of age). *Current proof of disability will be required at the time of application.
• Applicant(s) must meet the income requirements for the year in which they are filing.

The filing period is between February 1st and May 15th. Applicants must file every other year in order to maintain eligibility. In order to apply, applicants must provide the following documentation.

• Federal Income Tax Return.  If you are not required to file a tax return, you will need to provide documentation of all income.
• Social Security 1099 form
• If under age 65 years old and social security disabled, you will also need current proof of disability from social security.

Eligible applicants who file between February 1st, 2024 and May 15th, 2024 will receive the tax credit on their real estate tax bill in July 2024.