Housing

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

Save 50 Percent on a Home: Guide to the HUD Good Neighbor Next Door Program

If you are a teacher, police officer, firefighter, or EMT and you think homeownership is out of reach, this federal program may prove you wrong in a big way.

Amount: 50% discount on HUD-owned homes plus $100 down payment option Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Section 184 Indian Home Loan 2025: The 2.25% Down Guide

A complete guide to the HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan, offering 2.25% down payments and flexible underwriting for Native American borrowers.

Type: Loan Amount: Loan limits up to 150% of FHA limits | 2.25% Down Payment Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

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

Section 8 Housing Vouchers Guide: How the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Helps Pay Your Rent

Housing is not a luxury. It is the difference between stability and constant crisis.

Amount: Varies; generally covers 30-40% of adjusted household income toward rent, paid directly to landlords as a monthly subsidy Deadline: Ongoing 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

South Dakota Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled

Freezes the assessed value of a principal residence for qualifying South Dakota seniors and disabled homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Locks assessed value at the year of approval, limiting property tax increases Deadline: File application with county treasurer by April 1 Location: South Dakota

Tennessee Property Tax Relief: Get Up to $1,500 Off Your Property Taxes if You Are Elderly, Disabled, or a Veteran

State-funded reimbursements that cover part of the property taxes on a primary residence for qualifying Tennessee homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by county; up to $500 on county taxes for elderly and disabled homeowners and up to $1,500 for disabled veterans Deadline: Apply through your county trustee by 35 days after the April tax delinquency date (typically early April or mid-May depending on county) Location: Tennessee

USDA Section 502 Direct Home Loan

Zero-down payment mortgage for very low- and low-income rural homebuyers financed directly by USDA Rural Development.

Type: Loan Amount: Loan limit varies by county; payment assistance can reduce effective interest rate to 1% Deadline: Rolling Location: United States - Rural

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loans and Grants

Provides low-interest loans and grants to very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize dwellings.

Type: Benefit Amount: Loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest; grants up to $10,000 for seniors Deadline: Rolling Location: United States