Credits and Exemptions

All Permanent Applications for Property Tax Credit/Exemption (PA-29) must be submitted by April 15th of the tax year applying for.  Exemptions and credits are only available to a person's primary residence.  Exemptions and credits cannot be claimed on multiple properties, including in other Towns or States.  Additional residency requirements must be met.  Please contact the Community Development Department with any questions you may have or if you are in need assistance completing the application(s).

Anyone applying for any property tax Credit or Exemption must complete:

• Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credits/Exemptions:  Click here for the form in fill-able PDF format.  Click here for the form in a printable format. 
• Form PA-33, Statement of Qualification, must be completed IF your property is held in a Trust:  Click here for the form in fill-able PDF format.  Click here for the form in a printable format.
• In addition to these forms, please see below for any additional worksheets that may need to be submitted with your particular application.

Credits

• Veteran's Tax Credit & All Veteran's Tax Credit: $500.00
  Include Form DD214 or other acceptable discharge Form.
• Service Connected Total & Permanent Disability: $1,600.00
  Include Summary of Benefits letter provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
• Surviving Spouse of Veteran Killed in Active Duty: $700.00
  Include Form DD1300.

Exemptions

Disabled:  Must include Worksheet & supporting documentation.

• Exemption Amount: $35,000.00
• Asset Limits Single or Married: $35,000.00
• Income Limits Single: $13,400.00/ Married: $20,400.00

Elderly Exemption: Must include Worksheet & supporting documentation.  Click here for the worksheet in fill-able format.  Click here for the printable format.

•   Exemption amount based on age:
  • 65-74:      $80,000
  • 75-79:    $100,000
  • 80+:       $120,000
• Asset Limits: Single or Married: $120,000
• Income Limits Single: $30,000/ Married: $45,000

Improvements to Assist Persons with Disabilities:
           Exemption Amount: 100% feature value
           Click here to see if you may qualify.

Blind Exemption:
           Exemption amount: $15,000.00
           Click here to see if you may qualify.
           Please include certificate from the Bureau of Blind Services.

Solar Energy Systems Exemption:
           Exemption amount: 100% system value
           Click here to see if you may qualify.
           Please submit the Solar Worksheet with application.

Woodheating Energy Systems Exemption:
           Exemption amount: 100% system value
           Click here to see if you may qualify.  

Wind-Powered Energy Systems Exemption:
           Exemption amount: 100% system value
           Click here to see if you may qualify.

Additional information on Credits and Exemptions can be found on the Department of Revenue Administration's website found here.