Committee hears bill to expand senior and disabled property-tax relief; staff projects about 30,000 more households qualify House Finance took testimony on Senate Bill 61-62, which would consolidate the state property levy and expand exemptions for low-income seniors, retired disabled persons and disabled veterans, streamline applications with a $7,500 standard deduction and is estimated to add roughly 30,000 eligible households, with modest state revenue shifts projected in later biennia.

A new bill aimed at consolidating property taxes could open the door for 30,000 more households to benefit from vital exemptions for seniors and the disabled—could this be the relief vulnerable residents have been waiting for?

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Homer Glen board approves bid to seek $3M for sewer extension, $1M for senior water‑bill relief The Village Board authorized staff to seek $3 million in congressional funding for a one‑mile sanitary sewer trunk extension and $1 million to provide financial relief for senior residents with high water bills, citing long‑term utility independence and economic development along 159th Street.

Homer Glen is taking a bold step towards economic independence by seeking $3 million for a new sewer extension and $1 million to help seniors with high water bills!

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Bloomington staff propose 7.48% final levy after $1.72M reductions; residents urge more relief Finance staff presented a proposed 2026 property tax levy increase of 7.48%, down from a preliminary 9.44% after about $1.72 million in reductions. Residents at a public comment session urged the council to reduce the levy further and to provide relief for seniors and fixed-income homeowners; council members pledged additional review before the Dec. 15 final levy decision.

Bloomington's proposed property tax levy is set to rise by 7.48%, but residents are demanding more relief for seniors and transparency in spending.

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Subcommittee advances bill letting mobile homeowners apply for lot-rent help under local housing plans House Bill 267 would require local housing assistance plans to allow homeowners who own mobile homes on leased land to apply for assistance specifically for lot rent; proponents said the change would correct a gap in SHIP-funded programs for vulnerable mobile-home residents. The subcommittee reported the bill favorably.

A new bill could finally bring much-needed financial relief to mobile homeowners in Florida struggling with lot rent, ensuring that no one is left behind.

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Senate hears bill to cut property taxes 50% for Ohioans 65 and older Senate Bill 206 would grant a 50% property tax reduction to all Ohio homeowners aged 65 and older; sponsors said the state would reimburse local governments and estimated a fiscal impact of about $1.5 billion without offsets. Committee members raised concerns about cost, distributional effects for wealthy retirees, and whether ownership duration or

Senator Catrona just proposed a bold bill that could slash property taxes by 50% for Ohio homeowners aged 65 and older, aiming to provide immediate relief for seniors on fixed incomes!

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Council considers eliminating property tax for senior citizens in Spring Lake Estates Resident advocates for tax relief for seniors during city council meeting.

Bristol's City Council is exploring bold proposals, including potential tax relief for seniors and celebrating the vital role of local theater in community development.

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