Lucas County Auditor Releases Senior and Veteran Notification

Anita Lopez attends senior luncheon at Local 912.

Special to The Truth

Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez spoke at a luncheon for area seniors and veterans on Wednesday, July 30 at noon. Her main topic was about the recent changes to the Homestead Exemption for disabled veterans. The lunch and learn were held at Local 912, located at 2225 Consaul Street. Additionally, Auditor Lopez shared information the recent changes in property tax exemptions for VFW and American Legion Posts. These organizations may now qualify for beneficial tax exemptions.

According to Lopez, 100 percent disabled veterans, as deemed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, can begin to apply for the benefit starting in January 2015. This exemption is even more beneficial than the current homestead exemption because there is no age requirement and no personal income means test. The exemption shields up to $50,000 of the taxable value of a home which is significantly more than $25,000 for the current homestead exemption.

Amended Substitute House Bill 85, regarding disabled veterans and the Homestead Exemption, was signed by Governor John Kasich on June 12.

The State of Ohio will now grant real estate tax exemptions to VFW or American Legion Posts as long as they make less than $36,000 annually. As this is a recent change, veterans are encouraged to check with their VFW or American Legion Posts to see if they have already applied for the tax exemption.

The Homestead Program was designed to provide seniors and the disabled savings on their property taxes.  According to Lopez, “there may be people in the county who qualify for the tax break but do not take advantage of the program.” 

Auditor Lopez urges anyone who thinks they qualify for the program to contact the Education and Outreach Department at 419-213-4406.  Additional information about the Homestead Program, including a downloadable application form, is available online www.co.lucas.oh.us/auditor.

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