Disability

Mississippi Homestead Exemption and Special Assessment Credit

Reduces ad valorem property taxes on a Mississippi primary residence, with additional credits for seniors and people with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: Basic exemption up to $300 in county taxes; special credit eliminates taxes on first $7,500 of assessed value for eligible seniors or disabled owners Deadline: Apply at the county tax assessor’s office between January 1 and April 1 Location: Mississippi

Nebraska Homestead Exemption

Income-based property tax relief that exempts part or all of a Nebraska homeowner’s property value from taxation.

Type: Benefit Amount: Exempts between 10% and 100% of up to $95,000 of homestead value depending on income and homeowner category Deadline: File Form 458 with your county assessor between February 1 and June 30 each year Location: Nebraska

Property Tax Postponement

Allows eligible seniors, blind, and disabled homeowners to defer current-year property taxes, with the state paying taxes in exchange for a low-interest lien.

Type: Benefit Amount: Defers up to 100% of current-year property taxes on a principal residence Deadline: Applications accepted October 1 to February 10 each tax year Location: California

Puerto Rico Non-Occupational Temporary Disability Insurance (SINOT)

Provides wage replacement to Puerto Rico workers who cannot work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $113 per week for 26 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 30 days of disability Location: Puerto Rico

Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)

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

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,043 per week plus dependents allowance Deadline: Rolling; file within 90 days of disability Location: Rhode Island

Section 63-704 – Idaho State Legislature

State-funded property tax reduction for Idaho homeowners with limited incomes, including seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Type: Benefit Amount: Reduces property taxes by $150 to $1,500 depending on income bracket and status Deadline: Apply with your county assessor between January 1 and April 15 each year Location: Idaho

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Social Security Disability Insurance

Monthly cash benefits and Medicare eligibility for workers who become disabled before retirement age.

Amount: Average $1,500 per month; based on lifetime earnings Deadline: rolling application Location: United States

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption that shields up to $50,000 of a primary residence's fair market value for eligible South Carolina seniors and residents with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: $50,000 reduction in taxable value on a primary legal residence Deadline: Apply with your county auditor or assessor between January 1 and July 15 for the current tax year Location: South Carolina

SSA Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)

A customized savings and expense plan that lets SSI recipients set aside income and resources for work goals without reducing their monthly cash benefit.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies: protects hundreds to thousands of dollars per month when approved work expenses are set aside Deadline: Open year-round Location: United States

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income seniors, blind individuals, and people with disabilities to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Amount: Up to $943 per month for individuals in 2024 (higher in some states) Deadline: Rolling Location: United States