Property Tax

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

Florida Homestead Exemption

Property tax and assessment limits for Florida homeowners, including Save Our Homes protection and additional relief for seniors, veterans, and first responders.

Type: Benefit Amount: Base exemption up to $50,000; additional exemptions vary by county Deadline: File initial application (Form DR-501) with county property appraiser by March 1 Location: Florida

G.S. 105-277.1B

Limits property tax bills for qualifying North Carolina homeowners by deferring amounts that exceed an income-based percentage of value.

Amount: Defers property tax above 4%, 5%, or 6% of income depending on household level Deadline: Apply annually with county assessor by June 1 Location: North Carolina

Get Up to $1,168 Back on Housing Costs in Wisconsin: A Practical Guide to the Wisconsin Homestead Credit Tax Credit

There are two kinds of financial help in the world: the kind that comes with a thousand hoops and a three-inch binder, and the kind that quietly sits inside your tax return waiting for you to notice it.

Amount: Up to $1,168 depending on household income and property tax/rent Deadline: Wisconsin income tax filing deadline (April 15); late claims accepted for four years Location: Wisconsin

Homestead Exemption - Department of Revenue

Reduces the taxable value of a Kentucky homeowner's residence for seniors aged 65+ and individuals certified as totally disabled.

Amount: Exempts $48,960 of assessed value for 2025 (adjusts biennially) Deadline: Apply with county property valuation administrator by December 31 Location: Kentucky

Honolulu Real Property Tax Credit

City and County of Honolulu credit that limits eligible homeowners’ property tax burden to 3% of combined gross income.

Type: Benefit Amount: Credit equals real property tax amount above 3% of combined gross income when eligibility criteria are met Deadline: Annual September 30 (received or timely postmarked per city rules) Location: Hawaii and Honolulu County

Illinois Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral

Illinois property-tax deferral loan for qualifying seniors, with annual county filing and repayment at sale/transfer or estate settlement.

Type: Benefit Amount: Defers up to $7,500 per year (subject to equity and program limits) Deadline: Mar 1, 2026 Location: Illinois

Indiana Senior Property Tax Relief 2025 Guide: How Over 65 Homeowners Can Save Up to 14000 and Cap Their Tax Bill

If you are an Indiana homeowner over 65, property taxes can feel like a slow leak in your retirement budget. Assessments creep up year after year, but your income usually does not.

Amount: Deduction up to $14,000 or half of assessed value plus additional credit capped at property tax ceiling Deadline: File by December 31 for the following year Location: Indiana

Kansas Homestead Refund Program

Refundable Kansas income tax credit that returns a portion of property taxes or rent equivalents to low- and moderate-income homeowners and renters.

Type: Benefit Amount: Refund up to $700 for standard Homestead, up to $1,000 for SAFESR senior freeze refunds Deadline: File claim Form K-40H (or K-40PT for SAFESR) by April 15 following the tax year Location: Kansas

Keep Your Home, Skip the Tax Panic: California Property Tax Postponement Program (Defers Up to 100% of Your Bill)

Property taxes have a special talent: they show up like a marching band when you’re trying to live on a fixed income. The bill lands. The deadline looms.

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