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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

Phone: 574-282-4641

Hours
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed

About the branch

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

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Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
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Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:35pm
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This six-week course will focus on empowering older adults to make positive, healthy choices. This series is in partnership with REAL Services.
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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Enjoy some iced teas paired with the perfect beach reads, curated by our librarians! Leave with some great reads, a fan to keep cool during the heat, and a new summer drink obsession.

Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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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 at the Francis Branch.

Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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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!