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County reports $410,000 in land‑use participation; veteran and elderly tax relief reduced revenue by about $47,000
Summary
Staff reported land‑use program participation at approximately $410,000 last year (up about $36,000) and said expanded elderly and veteran tax‑relief claims reduced revenue by about $7,500 this year, totaling roughly $47,000 in reductions. County staff said Commissioner of Revenue Mrs. Diggs will explain disability‑eligibility rules at the Feb. 5 meeting.
During the Jan. 15 meeting, County Administrator Matthew L. Walker told supervisors that participation in the land‑use program "totaled approximately $410,000 last year," an increase of roughly $36,000 from the prior year. He said the county also saw increased claims for elderly and veterans tax relief, which reduced county tax revenue by about $7,500 this year; overall Walker estimated these relief programs cut county revenue by approximately $47,000.
The record shows Mr. Gentry received clarification from Commissioner of Revenue Mrs. Diggs about veteran eligibility: the exemption applies to veterans with a "100% permanent and total service‑connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs," veterans rated 100% disabled due to individual unemployability, and certain unmarried surviving spouses; the exemption covers the dwelling and up to 10 acres of the principal residence. Mrs. Diggs is scheduled to attend the Feb. 5 budget meeting to provide further explanation.
