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Sullivan County moves to continue county tax-relief program, caps county contribution at $400,000
Summary
The commission heard a detailed presentation from the county trustee on tax-relief recipients and approved placing a resolution on waiver rules to allocate up to $400,000 to supplement reduced state tax-relief funding.
The Sullivan County Commission on Aug. 14 reviewed the county’s tax-relief resolution and agreed to place the measure on waiver rules, allowing the county to provide up to $400,000 in county funds to supplement the State of Tennessee’s tax-relief program for eligible elderly, disabled and 100% disabled veterans.
Commissioner Glover presented the resolution and emphasized the program’s role in assisting low-income residents. County Trustee Angela Lateller explained the program mechanics: applicants must first be approved by the state tax-relief program before receiving county assistance. Lateller said last year the county added $80…
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