Are there programs available for Senior Citizens to offset the tax increases of a proposed referendum?
The Property Tax Reimbursement Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases. The amount of the reimbursement is the difference between the amount of property taxes that were due and paid in the “base year” (the first year that you met all the eligibility requirements) and the amount due and paid in the current year for which you are claiming the reimbursement, provided the amount paid in the current year was greater. You must meet all the eligibility requirements for the base year and for each succeeding year, up to and including the current year to qualify for the reimbursement. Income eligibility limits for the Property Tax Reimbursement Program have been increased for tax year 2007. As a result, you may be eligible for a reimbursement for 2007 even if you were not eligible in prior years because your income was above the previous limits. Eligible applicants must file the 2007 Property Tax Reimbursement Application on or before the exten
