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Cole County outlines rollout plan for senior tax freeze application; commissioners debate signature, verification and outreach procedures
Summary
County staff and commissioners reviewed a draft application and process for a Cole County Senior Tax Freeze, discussed verification methods, signature/witness requirements and the timing for a rollout expected in mid-April; the commission deferred ordinance changes and asked the prosecutor for advice on enforcement.
Cole County officials presented a draft application and frequently asked questions for a proposed Cole County Senior Tax Freeze and discussed procedures for verifying eligibility, signature requirements and outreach plans ahead of a planned public rollout.
Collector's office staff and committee members described the draft application and said the county aims to make the process simple for applicants while gathering sufficient proof of age, residency and ownership. Staff said the county expects to use 2025 as the base year for the freeze; that means any credit would not affect tax obligations until subsequent tax years tied to reassessment cycles. "If 2025 is our base year, nobody would…
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