Benefits · Tax Relief
How to apply for Ohio Homestead Exemption — Senior Property Tax Reduction
Ohio Department of Taxation + County Auditor — administers Homestead Exemption
Who it's for
Ohio Homestead Exemption reduces taxable home value by $26,200 (2024 tax year) for homeowners age 65+ or permanently/totally disabled. Income test: Ohio Adjusted Gross Income ≤$38,600 (2024). Disabled veterans (100% service-connected) get a $52,400 exemption with NO income test. Apply to the COUNTY AUDITOR by December 31 (for the following tax year). One-time application — automatic renewal as long as you remain in the home and meet criteria. Combine with the 2.5% rollback that applies to owner-occupied homes statewide.
Ohio Homestead Exemption income test ($38,600 OH AGI) makes this a middle-low-income benefit; the $52,400 exemption for disabled veterans is no-income-test. NOT a property tax freeze (unlike NJ Senior Freeze) — only an exemption amount.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 65+ (or permanent/total disability status)
- Proof of Ohio homeownership and primary residence
- Most recent Ohio income tax return (Form IT-1040)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-282-1780
Renewals
annual
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