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Extension of $175,000 Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Seniors and Residents with Disabilities

Original title: Authorize maintaining the current $175,000 homestead property tax exemption for persons who are disabled or 65 or older at the recommendation of the Committee on Finance - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Eligible homeowners will continue to have $175,000 of their property's assessed value excluded from taxation, preventing a potential increase in their annual property tax bills.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Homeowners aged 65 or older

They remain eligible for the $175,000 property tax exemption.

Homeowners with disabilities

They remain eligible for the $175,000 property tax exemption.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The city has approved the continuation of a $175,000 property tax exemption for homeowners who are 65 or older or who have a disability. This measure maintains the existing tax relief policy without any changes to the city budget.

Why It Matters

Eligible homeowners will continue to have $175,000 of their property's assessed value excluded from taxation, preventing a potential increase in their annual property tax bills.

Key Facts

The city will maintain the existing $175,000 homestead property tax exemption.
The exemption applies specifically to residents who are 65 years of age or older.
The exemption applies to residents who are disabled.
The legislation was approved as part of a consent agenda.
The city reports no cost consideration associated with this maintenance of the current policy.
The file was introduced on May 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change my property tax bill?

No, this legislation maintains the current exemption level, meaning your tax status remains the same as it was previously.

Who qualifies for this exemption?

The exemption is available to homeowners who are 65 or older or who are disabled.

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Maintenance of Status Quo

The city explicitly chose to maintain existing tax relief levels rather than adjusting them, with no fiscal impact noted.

Committee on Finance

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organizationCommittee on Finance“Recommended the approval of the exemption maintenance.”Map →

organizationBudget and Management Services“The body responsible for the filing.”Map →

Sources

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