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Commission approves local property tax relief program for seniors and disabled
Summary
On second reading the commission approved ordinance 49-50-26 to establish a local property tax relief program for elderly, low‑income and permanently disabled taxpayers, disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses; staff reported no changes and recommended approval.
The commission approved ordinance 49-50-26 on second reading to establish a local property tax relief program targeted to elderly, low‑income taxpayers, totally and permanently disabled taxpayers, disabled veterans and widows of disabled veterans.
Finance Director Stephanie Lause presented the ordinance and told the commission there have been no changes since the prior reading and that staff continues to recommend approval. A commissioner moved for approval; the roll call resulted in affirmative votes, and the ordinance passed.
Staff did not provide specific program dollar amounts or application thresholds in the public presentation; details will be available in the ordinance text and program guidelines once published.
The ordinance creates a local mechanism to provide property tax relief to specified populations; implementation details and eligibility rules will be administered by the finance department.
