Senior Homestead Tax Exemption
The senior homestead exemption is a credit on property taxes available to those 65 and older that live in their homes and qualify.
To qualify for the senior and disabled persons homestead exemption of $25,000, a homeowner must:
- Own and live in the property as of January 1 of the year of the application
- Be 65 or Older, or be totally and permanently disabled as certified by a licensed physician / psychologist or a letter from an authorized agent
- Be the surviving spouse of a person who was receiving the homestead exemption at the time of death
- Have a Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) of less than $34,600 (as of 2022)
(Can be found on line 3 of the Ohio Individual Income Tax return)
State of Ohio requires an original signature so we are unable to scan in or fax any applications.
Must be mailed in or dropped off.
If mailed in, can call after 2 weeks to ensure it was received.
If dropped off, must park and go up to office, no drop off box.
Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer, Michael W. Chambers:
2079 East 9th Street, 3rd Floor
Cleveland Ohio
44115
(T): 216-443-7010