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Council reviews elderly tax reimbursement application; deadline set for March 31, 2026
Summary
The council reviewed changes to the elderly tax reimbursement application and confirmed the program is a reimbursement (not a pre-credit); commissioners clarified eligibility rules including veteran priority and noted applications open in January with a March 31, 2026 deadline.
The Princess Anne council reviewed the town's elderly tax reimbursement application and clarified program mechanics and eligibility rules.
Staff confirmed the assistance is a reimbursement—residents must pay their taxes and then apply for reimbursement—rather than an advance credit. Council members discussed whether applicants must re-submit proof of need annually; staff and commissioners indicated existing proof requirements remain in place. Commissioners also asked about priority for veterans and noted qualifying age and other criteria are included in the application materials.
Council members noted that eligible applicants can begin applying in January and staff confirmed the application deadline is March 31, 2026. Staff and council asked staff to circulate the updated application materials to commissioners and to include the program in upcoming agenda materials so residents can be informed before the application period opens.
No vote on program changes was taken at the meeting; the item was a review and clarification of the application and schedule.
