Property Tax

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 Repealed, MCA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

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

Cut Your Georgia Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption Benefit: How to File by April 1 and Keep More Money at Home

Property taxes have a special talent: they show up with clockwork reliability, then quietly inflate your monthly budget like a slow leak in a tire.

Amount: Varies by exemption; state homestead exempts $2,000 of assessed value, while local senior exemptions can eliminate school taxes Deadline: File initial application with county tax assessor by April 1 of the tax year Location: Georgia

Cut Your Idaho Property Taxes by $150 to $1,500: How to Claim the Section 63-704 Property Tax Reduction Benefit

If you own a home in Idaho and your budget already feels like it’s doing gymnastics just to keep up, property taxes can be the bill that shows up with perfect timing and zero mercy.

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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Cut Your Ohio Property Taxes by Up to 25000: Franklin County Homestead Exemption Benefit Guide (Plus 50000 for Disabled Veterans)

If you own a home in Ohio, you already know the not-so-fun truth: property taxes have a way of showing up like an uninvited houseguest—regularly, loudly, and with zero interest in your budget.

Amount: Reduces taxable value of a home by up to $25,000 (or $50,000 for disabled veterans) Deadline: Applications due to county auditor by December 31 for the current tax year Location: Ohio

Cut Your Utah Property Tax Bill in 2024: Circuit Breaker Credit Up to $1,185 and Indigent Abatement Up to 50% Off

Property taxes have a special talent: they show up with the calm confidence of a sunrise, whether your budget is ready or not.

Amount: Circuit breaker provides up to $1,185 credit; indigent abatement can reduce taxes by 50% or up to $1,011 per year Deadline: Apply with the county treasurer or auditor by September 1 each year Location: Utah