* To receive the 2 1/2%
deduction the owner of the property must reside
in the home.
** Contact the Auditor's office
for an application Certain criteria exist,
You are 65 or older or are
permanently and totally disabled and you own
and live in the residence receiving the exemption.
You are a surviving spouse
between 59 and 64 whose property was already
receiving exemption
Have an income below $23,300.
Make application for exemption
by the 1st Monday in June with the
Auditor’s Office.
WHERE DOES MY MONEY GO?
Look at the example bill, the bottom
portion lists how much each organization receives.
The Tax Rate Sheet will give the breakdown
on how the money collected is distributed. For example,
if you live in the city of Lima and in the Lima City
School district, your Taxing District will be M38 or
you can look at your tax bill for the taxing district.
