Auditor's Office

Homestead Deductions

• You must live in the property on March 1st of the year in which you file and it must be your principal place of residence.
• 45,000 deduction from the assessed value or ½ of total residential assessed value (whichever is less).
• Can be combined with all other deductions.

Disabled Person Deductions

• You need proof of disability from social security.
• Taxable income cannot exceed $17000.
• A person may not apply for this exemption while receiving the Disabled Veterans or the Disabled Person exemption.

Disabled Veteran Deductions

• Assessed Value of property cannot exceed $240,000.
• Must have proof of service connected disability from veterans affairs:
  Partially disabled (0%-90%) = $24,960 deducted from net assessment.
  Totally disabled (100% or 10% + age 62+) = $14,000 deducted from net assessment.
• A person may not apply for this exemption while receiving the disabled person  or over 65 exemption.

Geothermal Deductions

• You must fill out application packet located in the auditor’s office.
• Once complete the values will be determined by the assessor.

Heritage Barn Deductions

• You must meet the specifications that define and determine a heritage barn.
• The application with additional information can be found in the auditor’s office and will be determined by the assessor.

Over 65 Deductions

• You must be 65 prior to January 1, of the year in which you file.
• Your assessment cannot be over $240,000.
• Your adjusted gross income cannot be over $40,000 (married) or $30,000 (single)  does not include non-taxable Social Security.
• If you file a federal or state income tax return, we must have a current copy.
• Maximum amount of deduction is $14,000.