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Cass County collector reports record $215.8M disbursed; senior property-tax-credit open enrollment set
Summary
Cass County Collector Chris reported a record $215,800,000 in disbursements last year, with 14 school districts receiving about $142.4M (roughly 66%); the collector also announced open enrollment for the senior property‑tax-credit for new applicants from April 13 to July 2.
Cass County Collector Chris reported to the commission that the Collector's Office disbursed a record $215,800,000 last year and that 14 public school districts in the county together received $142,400,000, about 66% of total disbursements.
"We dispersed last year $215,800,000. That is a record," Chris said during the commission meeting, adding that the office collects for 91 entities in the state and that the rise reflects more parcels and transactions. He said the office uses access to the national death file and daily deed‑transfer checks to maintain enrollment accuracy.
Chris also reminded residents that open enrollment for new applicants to the Cass County senior citizen property‑tax‑credit will run from Monday, April 13 through July 2. Eligibility requires applicants to be at least 62 years old, occupy the property as a homestead (not investment or commercial property), and present a photo ID and a utility bill. The collector said a dedicated clerk will staff the second window from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for new applicants and asked existing enrollees not to reapply; current enrollees will remain on record until canceled.
The collector did not specify an exact maximum number of new enrollees. Residents with questions were directed to the Collector's Office for additional details and to confirm documentation requirements.
