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Property Tax Credit FAQ

Presented by St. Joseph County

2023-12-04 18:00:00 2023-12-04 19:30:00 America/New_York Property Tax Credit FAQ Learn more about the new three-year property tax credit for ages 55+ at an FAQ hosted by St. Joseph County officials. Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Monday, December 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-04 18:00:00 2023-12-04 19:30:00 America/New_York Property Tax Credit FAQ Learn more about the new three-year property tax credit for ages 55+ at an FAQ hosted by St. Joseph County officials. Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Francis Branch

The Pasture Room

Learn more about the new three-year property tax credit for ages 55+ at an FAQ hosted by St. Joseph County officials.

Starting in 2024, St. Joseph County residents 55 and older will be able to apply for a property tax relief credit, paying no more than a 2-percent increase over the next three years. To qualify, residents must be 55 or older; have a homestead deduction; and have lived in their home for 10 years. There is no income limit. Learn more about who is eligible, how to apply, and how it compares to other tax credits by attending an FAQ session or visiting the St. Joseph County auditor website. Taxpayers may file for their 2025 tax bill beginning January 1, 2024 and have until December 31, 2024.

Monday, Dec. 4, 6pm-7:30pm: Francis Branch Library, 52655 N Ironwood Road, South Bend

Friday, Dec. 8, 2pm-3:30pm: County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Blvd, 4th floor chambers
Zoom option: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87384095535?pwd=kcHCmOTYmaILtGo32nbwk9kdOfm3ab.1 Meeting ID: 873 8409 5535 Passcode: 047208

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6pm-7:30pm: St. Joe County Main Library, 304 S Main Street, South Bend, Classroom B

Tax Credit Sign-up Opportunity: Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 am to 4:30 pm: St. Joe County Main Library, 304 S Main Street, South Bend, Classroom B

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Civic Engagement |

Francis Branch

s.sinnett@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4641
Branch manager
Scott Sinnett

Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed

About the branch

Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, vending area, outdoor patio

Upcoming events

Mon, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Aug 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pasture Room
Come join... more
Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!

Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time, to the advanced player.

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
Looking for... more
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
Want to... more
Want to focus on growth and positive goals? Want an encouraging community to support you while you are doing it? Join the Making Lemonade Community Club!

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Pasture Room
Learn a... more
Learn a brief history of effect makeup then create super realistic movie quality cuts and gashes with makeup, latex paint and tissue. Ages 12-18.

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
Looking for... more
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Pasture Room
Crafting is... more
Crafting is better together! Join Crafting Connections to unravel craft history, weave friendships, and create a new piece of art. This program is open to adults of all skill and ability levels.

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Pasture Room
Come join... more
Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
Looking for... more
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
Want to... more
Want to focus on growth and positive goals? Want an encouraging community to support you while you are doing it? Join the Making Lemonade Community Club!

Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.

Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Pasture Room
A workshop... more
A workshop aimed to help people learn what goes into a good resume and what resources the library has that could help you in the job searching process. There will be extra time for hands-on work.