Can mobile homeowners receive a homestead exemption?
A mobile homeowner who meet all other homestead requirements and who owns land on which the mobile home is located, may receive homestead exemption. Owners of mobile homes who live in mobile home parks or who rent or lease space are not eligible for homestead exemptions, unless they are over 62 and their income does not exceed $10,000. What are the benefits of homestead exemption? As noted, the homestead exemption of 1,000 off the assessed valuation reduces the real property tax by the amount of the millage levy effective in your area. What if I already have homestead exemption and my deed changes? If you change your deed for any reason i.e. divorce, sale, change of owner, court action or death of spouse – you must renew your homestead exemption. Contact our office if you have any questions. Are there any property tax relief programs for person with low income? Yes. There are two property tax relief programs: the additional homestead exemption and the state property tax credit or refun
