What is the senior valuation freeze?

State Question 677 directs that homestead property value shall be frozen by the County Assessor if the following conditions exist:

  • The head of household for the homestead property is age 65 or older as of January 1
  • The gross household income from all sources, except gifts, does not exceed the median income determined by HUD annually (Please call our office for the current year's amount)
  • Property must be a valid homestead property with proper evidence of a homestead application. As with any homestead, the general statutes for homestead qualification apply to the freeze. The statutes specify that only one homestead and, by extension, only one freeze is permitted.

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1. What is homestead exemption?
2. How do I apply for homestead exemption?
3. Must I reapply for homestead exemption every year?
4. Can active duty military personnel receive a homestead?
5. Can mobile homeowners receive a homestead exemption?
6. What are the benefits of homestead exemption?
7. What if I already have homestead exemption and my deed changes?
8. Are there any property tax relief programs for a person with low income?
9. How do I qualify and file for the additional homestead exemption?
10. What do I bring to the Assessor's office in order to apply for homestead exemption?
11. How do I qualify/apply for the state property tax credit or refund program?
12. What is the senior valuation freeze?
13. How do I apply for the freeze?
14. What do I bring to the Assessor's office in order to apply for the senior valuation freeze?
15. What is the Veteran's exemption?
16. How do I apply for the Veteran's exemption?