Disability

Alabama Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Relief

Reduces ad valorem property taxes on a primary residence in Alabama, with enhanced exemptions for seniors, people with permanent and total disabilities, and blind homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Basic exemption removes up to $4,000 in assessed value from state tax; special exemptions can eliminate all taxes on the homestead Deadline: Apply at your local county office; you must occupy the home as your primary residence on the first day of the tax year. Location: Alabama

Alaska Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Mandatory municipal property tax exemption on the first $150,000 of assessed value for qualifying seniors and disabled veterans in Alaska.

Type: Benefit Amount: Exempts up to $150,000 of assessed value; local governments may expand Deadline: Applications due to the local assessor by March 31 each year Location: Alaska

Connecticut Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief Program

State circuit breaker credit that reduces property taxes for eligible Connecticut homeowners who are elderly or totally disabled.

Type: Benefit Amount: Income-based property tax credit up to $1,250 for married couples or $1,000 for single applicants Deadline: May 15 annual filing deadline with the local assessor Location: Connecticut

Disability Insurance Benefits

Provides partial wage replacement to California workers unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

Amount: 60–70% wage replacement up to $1,620 weekly for up to 52 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 49 days of disability start Location: California

Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance | When You're Sick, Injured, or Post-Surgery

Pays partial wages to New Jersey workers unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

Amount: 85% of average weekly wage up to $1,055 for 26 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 30 days of disability Location: New Jersey

Freeze Your Rent

Freezes rent for eligible low-income seniors and disabled renters in New York City by providing tax abatements to landlords.

Type: Benefit Amount: Freezes rent at current level; city pays landlord tax abatements equal to future increases Deadline: Apply any time; benefits effective the first rent cycle after approval Location: New York and New York City

Hawaii Temporary Disability Insurance

Provides partial wage replacement to Hawaii workers disabled by non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

Type: Benefit Amount: 58% of average weekly wage up to $765 for 26 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 90 days of disability Location: Hawaii

HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities

Rental assistance and supportive services funding that enables adults with disabilities to live independently in integrated, affordable housing.

Type: Housing Amount: Rental subsidies tied to HUD Fair Market Rent; residents typically pay 30% of adjusted income Deadline: Waiting lists open periodically through local housing agencies Location: United States

Introduction to the Disability Benefits Law

Provides temporary cash benefits to New York workers disabled by off-the-job illness or injury, including pregnancy.

Amount: $170 per week maximum for up to 26 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 30 days after disability begins Location: New York

Iowa Rent Reimbursement and Property Tax Credit

Refund program that returns a portion of property tax or rent equivalents to low-income Iowa seniors and people with disabilities.

Amount: Refund up to $1,000 based on property tax or rent paid and income Deadline: Submit online or paper claim by June 1 following the year rent or taxes were paid Location: Iowa