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Homestead Exemption Program
Overview
A recent change in Ohio law, which eliminates the income requirements, has broadened the qualifications for senior citizens to enroll in the homestead exemption that offers a break in property taxes.

Filing Period
The current filing period was January 4, 2010 - June 7, 2010. 

If you qualify for Homestead and missed the deadline, please call our office at (419) 213-4406 and will place you on the mailing list for 2011.

Enrollment
If you are a senior citizen or disabled person and meet the following criteria, you are encouraged to enroll in the homestead program:
  • Applicants who are 65 or older, or totally and permanently disabled. Please note, it does not matter what date you turn 65, as long as you turn 65 some time during the year.
  • If disabled, the applicant is required to have their physician complete the certificate of disability form or submit a certificate from a state or federal agency.
  • Applicants must own and occupy their home or mobile home or have ownership interest in it (i.e. land contract, lease purchase), as of January 1 of the application year. 

Homestead Water Reduction Program
If you are enrolled in the Auditor's Homestead program and are a resident of the City of Toledo, City of Oregon (live within City limits), or Lucas County, you may also qualify for their respective Water Rate Reduction Program. 

City of Toledo residents can call the City's Water Department at (419) 245-1800 to see if you qualify and/or if you have any questions.  Additional information can also be obtained through the City's website. 

Oregon residents will need to complete a form to enroll in their Homestead Credit program.  You can call the Auditor's office to have an application mailed to your home or download a copy.  Oregon residents can also call the City's Public Utilities Department at (419) 698-7039 or visit their website for additional information.

Lucas County residents can download an application or call the Sanitary Engineer's Department at (419) 213-2926 for additional information. 

You may also contact us at (419) 213-4406 if you have any questions regarding the aforementioned programs.