The Property Tax Reduction program (known as the Circuit Breaker) reduces property taxes for qualified applicants. The amount of reduction is based on the total household income for the previous calendar year. If you qualify, the property taxes on your primary home and up to one acre of land may be reduced by as much as $1,500.00. 

The property tax reduction can only be applied for between January 1st and April 15th. To receive this benefit, you must apply and qualify each year. It is not renewed automatically.

You may qualify for a property tax reduction if you meet the following requirements.

1. Qualify for and have a Homeowners Exemption  and
2. Your total household income for the prior year was $33,870 or less after deductions and
3. You are in one or more of the following categories as of January 1^st:
   • Age 65 or older
   • Widow(er) of any age
   • Blind
   • Fatherless or motherless child under 18 years of age
   • Former prisoner/hostage of war
   • Veteran with at least 10% service connected disability, or receiving VA pension for a nonservice-connected disability.
   • Disabled as recognized by the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, or Federal Civil Service.  You may still qualify if your disability application is being processed or appealed.

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