Deadline approaches for applications for homestead exemption

By MARC KOVAC

VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

COLUMBUS — Eligible homeowners have less than a week to sign up for an expanded tax break.

Statewide, nearly half a million residents have submitted applications for homestead savings, according to the most recent count released by the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Adding elderly and disabled property owners previously covered by the program, that means about 700,000 Ohioans will received lower tax bills come January.

Paperwork must be received by county auditors by Oct. 1.

Those postmarked by the deadline but received thereafter will not be accepted.

“Homeowners who haven’t signed up yet need to act fast,” said Tax Commissioner Richard Levin.

“Get that application in the mail today. Or, better yet, pay a visit to your local county auditor.”

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