Housing

15-30-2301. Repealed, MCA

Refundable state income tax credit reimbursing part of property tax or rent for low-income Montanans age 62 and older.

Type: Benefit Amount: Refund up to $1,150 based on income and property tax or rent paid Deadline: File Form 2EC by April 15 Location: Montana

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

Arizona Senior Property Valuation Protection Option

Freezes the full cash value of an Arizona primary residence for qualifying seniors so property taxes stay stable despite rising home values.

Type: Benefit Amount: Locks full cash value for three-year periods; savings depend on local tax rates Deadline: Apply to your county assessor between January 1 and September 1 for the following tax year Location: Arizona

Arkansas Homestead Property Tax Credit Guide 2025: How Homeowners Can Save 425 Dollars Every Year

If you own a home in Arkansas and you are not getting the Homestead Tax Credit, you are almost certainly leaving money on the table. This is not a sweepstakes, not a lottery, and not a complicated grant application.

Amount: $425 annual credit applied to the school property tax portion of a homestead Deadline: Apply with your county assessor by October 15 to receive the credit on the next tax bill Location: Arkansas

Chafee Foster Care Program: Up to $5,000/Year for College

Provides states with funding to help current and former foster youth achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment, financial literacy, housing assistance, and support services.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $5,000 per year (ETV) + State Tuition Waivers Deadline: Varies by State (Usually July 1) Location: United States

Colorado CHFA Down Payment Assistance

Forgivable second mortgage and grant options from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to help first-time and repeat buyers cover down payments and closing costs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 3% grant or 4% second mortgage ($25,000 maximum) Deadline: Rolling; tied to first mortgage reservation Location: United States - Colorado

Colorado Property Tax, Rent, and Heat Rebate (PTC)

Refund program that reimburses a portion of property tax, rent, and heating expenses for low-income Colorado residents.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,044 annually plus up to $344 for heat, with possible one-time boosts Deadline: Applications due June 10 each year (claims accepted retroactively for four years) Location: Colorado

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

Delaware Senior School Property Tax Relief

State subsidy that reimburses part of Delaware school property taxes for eligible seniors and disabled residents.

Type: Benefit Amount: Credits up to 50% of school property taxes, capped at $500 per year Deadline: Apply through your county assessment office by April 30 for relief on the upcoming tax bill Location: Delaware