Homestead Exemption | Geauga County Auditor
Provides reductions in property taxes for eligible seniors and disabled homeowners in the county. Amount of reduction is calculated by exempting the first $25,000 of value on the property in question Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction. Also offers one-day community events to explain qualifications and to help with completing applications.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
231 Main St., Ste. 1-a, Chardon, OH 44024
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm
Fax
(440) 286-4359
Voice
Application process
Phone or walk in for information and an application M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Individuals may phone to have a form mailed to them. Those who received the exemption prior to the tax year 2014 will be grand fathered in and will not have to reapply to continue receiving the exemption. Those currently receiving the exemption who have recently moved should reapply during the application period with their new address.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Serves households with income at or below $33,600. Serves those age 65 years old or (or who are turning 65 in the year for which they apply). Also serves those who are totally and permanently disabled as of January 1 of the year for which they apply, as certified by a licensed physician or psychologist, or a state or federal agency. Age limitations do not apply to those who qualify due to disability. Also serves the surviving spouse of a person who was receiving the previous homestead exemption at the time of death, and where the surviving spouse was at least 59 years old on the date of death. Must own and occupy the home as principal residence as of January 1st of the year in which they apply. Those who received the exemption prior to the fiscal year 2014 will not have to reapply to continue receiving the exemption. However, those currently receiving the exemption who have recently moved should reapply during the application period with their new address (they are still eligible and no income requirement).
Service area
Geauga County, Ohio
Agency info
Geauga County Auditor
Provides a variety of taxpayer services to Geauga County residents such as home valuation services, Homestead Exemption, Weights and Measurers compliance, property tax relief, etc.