Exemptions, deferments possible for county’s tax
Veterans, and disabled and senior citizens, might be eligible for exemptions or deferments on property taxes, said John Harelson, Josephine County treasurer/tax collector; and Michael Schneyder, county assessor.
A 40 percent or more disabled U.S. veteran, or the surviving unmarried spouse of a U.S. veteran, may be entitled to a partial exemption on their residences taxable assessed value.
First-time applicants must file for this exemption by April 1, 2008.
New this year, veterans certified as disabled by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs or their surviving spouses may not have to file annually for this exemption if they were eligible in 2007. In January 2008, the assessor will mail notices to all veterans or surviving spouses currently receiving exemptions informing them of their exemption renewal or the need to reapply.
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The filing period for first-time applicants is Jan. 2 to April 1, 2008, or 30 days after new property is purchased, if bought between March 1 and June 30, 2008. If a veteran has died during the previous or current tax year, the surviving spouse may be eligible for an exemption.
Contact the Assessor’s office at 474-5260 to determine eligibility or obtain more information.
Low or moderate-income Oregon home owners older than 62, or those receiving Social Security Disability payments may be able to defer paying property taxes on their residences.
The deferred taxes (plus 6 percent annual interest) are repaid when the property is sold, changes ownership, or the home owner or eligible surviving spouse dies or moves. Completed applications for both programs must be received in the Assessor’s Office by April 15, 2008.
For more information, contact Harelson, 474-5175; or Schneyder, 474-5260.
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