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Home Homestead Exemption is a form of property tax reduction for senior citizens and those who are totally and permanently disabled who fall within certain income guidelines. For further information, please contact Auditor Michael E. Kovack's Office at (330) 725-9754. Who is Eligible for the Homestead Exemption? To qualify for the Homestead Program you must: Be at least 65 years old during the year for which you first file, or be totally and permanently disabled, have a total annual income of not more than $27,000, and own and occupy the home or manufactured home as of January 1st of filing year. Persons with incomes of $36,000 or less should see if they are eligible, as some incomes are excludable from the total. What is Meant By Totally and Permanently Disabled? Section 4503.064 of the Ohio Revised Code defines "totally and permanently disabled," as a person who has some impairment in body or mind that makes that person unfit to work in any substantial remunerative employment which he/she is reasonably able to perform and which will, with reasonable probability, continue for an indefinite period of at least 12 months. At the time of application, a copy of the award letter issued by the state or federal institution from which you are receiving disability is required. What Counts as Income? Total income includes the income of the owners living in the home and the income of the spouse of the owner, even if the spouse is not actually an owner of the home. The basis of total income is Adjusted Gross Income under the Internal Revenue Code (if you file) plus Social Security. If you do not file an income tax return, total income is the total of all income such as compensation, rents, interest, fees, Social Security and most other types of income. How can I Apply for the Homestead Program? Applications for the Homestead Exemption Program are available in Rom 301 of Auditor Michael E. Kovack's Office at the Medina County Administration Building. Representatives from Auditor Kovack's office also visit surrounding communities between January and June to accept and process applications for the Homestead Program. First Time Applicants Must Apply in Person When applying you must bring: current and prior year Social Security figures for both spouses, current and prior year federal income tax returns, and all income statements if an income tax return has not been filed. When is the Application Due?
How will I Know if my Application has been Accepted? The Auditor's Office will review your information and determine if you qualify for the Homestead Exemption Program. If you have qualified, the exemption will appear on the tax bill you receive the following January. Only those who were not accepted will be notified by mail before the end of the year in which they applied. Further Information: Any information regarding the Homestead Exemption program may be obtained from Medina County Auditor Michael E. Kovack by mail, phone, in person, or be visiting the website. Mail: Michael E. Kovack, 144 North Broadway, Room 301, Medina, OH 44256 Phone: (330) 725-9754 or (330) 225-7100 ext. 9754 Website: www.medinacountyauditor.org In Person: County Administration Building, 144 North Broadway, Room 301, Medina, OH 44256 Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Monday - Friday
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