The City offers three (3) property tax exemptions to property owners:

·         The over-65 exemption is for property owners who are 65 years of age or older and claim their residence as their homestead. This exemption is a maximum of $65,000 of taxable valuation.

·         The disabled veterans exemption is applicable to a veteran of the armed services who is classified as disabled by the Veterans’ Administration.  This exemption ranges from $5,000 to $12,000 and is based on the disability rating of the veteran.

·         Effective for tax year 2005, a disabled individual would qualify for a $12,500 disabled residence homestead exemption if they meet the definition of disabled for the purpose or receiving disability insurance benefits under the Federal Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Act administered by the Social Security Administration.