Rick Patrick
ECB Publishing, Inc.
A ruling went into effect statewide on Sunday, Jan. 1, that increased the homestead and related tax exemption amounts for certain individuals from $500 to $5,000. Those included in the exemptions are widows, widowers, disabled persons and the blind. If anyone in these categories is currently receiving exemptions, the exemption amount will change automatically. If someone in one of these categories needs to apply for an exemption, they have until Wednesday, March 1, to make their application.
For more information, please contact the Jefferson County Property Appraiser's Office at (850) 997-3356 or visit their website at www.jeffersonpa.net.