I’m applying for the home exemption for the first time, should I attach a copy of my driver’s license, birth certificate or passport, to show proof of birth, even though I’m under 65 years old?
Yes. You need to provide proof of your date of birth in order to have our system automatically increase your exemption amount based on your age. Beginning with the 2007 assessment (2007-2008 tax year) the basic home exemption for homeowners under 65 will be $80,000. This means that $80,000 is deducted from the assessed value of the property and the homeowner is taxed on the balance. For homeowners 65 years and older the home exemption will be $120,000. To qualify for this exemption, you must be 65 years or older on or before June 30 preceding the tax year for which the exemption is claimed. Property owners with an existing home exemption, with their date of birth on file, do not need to re-apply for the new exemption amounts. The exemption amounts will automatically increase depending on the age of the homeowner.
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