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Louisa County raises income limit for elderly tax relief to $55,000 and extends application deadline
Summary
The board adopted an ordinance increasing the income threshold for elderly/disabled tax relief from $50,000 to $55,000, adjusted the sliding scale, and extended the application deadline to June 1 so prior applicants over $50,000 can be reconsidered.
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance on May 4 to expand eligibility for elderly and totally disabled real-estate tax relief. The ordinance raises the income limit from $50,000 to $55,000 and adjusts the sliding scale used to determine benefits.
The county’s commissioner (presenting the ordinance) said the change will allow additional residents to qualify. Susan Fletcher, speaking for the Commission on Aging during public comment, said the commission appreciated the board’s action and noted staff would help reach affected residents at a senior picnic on May 14. Staff said nine applicants this year had applied but were over the prior $50,000 limit; the board agreed to extend the application deadline to June 1 so those residents could be considered under the new threshold.
After discussion of outreach and logistics, the board moved, seconded and approved the ordinance by voice vote.
Next steps: staff will implement outreach (flyers, flyers to churches and presence at the Commission on Aging picnic) and notify the nine prior applicants who may now qualify.
