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Property Tax Credit Sign-Up Event
Presented by St. Joseph County
Thursday, January 11
10:00am - 4:30pm
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Property Tax Credit Sign-Up Event
Sign up for the new three-year property tax credit for ages 55+ at a sign-up event hosted by St. Joseph County officials.
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Main Library - Community Learning Center
Ballroom (A+B Combined)Sign up for the new three-year property tax credit for ages 55+ at a sign-up event 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.
FAQ sessions:
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, Auditorium
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
TO SIGN UP:
Per the presentation on the St. Joseph County Auditor's website, you will need:
- Copy of Photo ID
- Your Parcel-ID number (located on tax bill and/or deed, or LowTaxInfo.com)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please visit the St. Joseph County Auditor's website at https://www.sjcindiana.com/2302/Auditor
- St. Joseph County Auditor's Office is responsible for property tax deductions
- St. Joseph County Auditor's Office will be at the Community Learning Center Ballroom Thursday, Jan. 11, 10am-4:30pm for the property tax credit sign up event.
- Property owners who qualify for the new 3-year property tax credit for ages 55+ have ALL YEAR (2024) to apply for the credit. (*see excerpt below)
- They can sign up at the library event or anytime at the auditor's office in the County City Building at 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. anytime before Dec. 31, 2024.
- They can even file online with a simple form!
- All deductions can be filed online through the auditor's website
*Filing Information: Application for deductions must be completed and dated no later than December 31st annually. Taxpayers do not need to re-apply for deductions annually. Re-application should only occur if the property is sold, or the title is changed. Deductions applied for prior to the annual deadlines will be applied to the next year’s tax bill.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors |
EVENT TYPE: | Civic Engagement |
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