HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

You can receive a reduction in the amount of real estate taxes you pay on your home because of the Homestead Exemption.  The Homestead Exemption allows taxpayers who are at least 65 years of age or who are totally disabled to receive an exemption.

In order to claim the exemption the following requirements must be met:

• The taxpayer must own and maintain property as his or her personal residence as of January 1^st.

• The taxpayer must be classified as totally disabled by a US Government program or retirement system either within or outside Kentucky on January 1^st for the year application is made and maintains the status through December 31^st.

• The taxpayer must be receiving disability payments pursuant to that disability classification

The application deadline for filing for the exemption is April 1^st.

For further assistance please contact your local PVA office:

            Mason County             606-564-3700

            Lewis County               606-796-2622

            Fleming County           606-845-1401

            Bracken County           606-735-2228

            Robertson County        606-724-5213

Information provided by Kentucky Department of Revenue