Executive Orders Extending Property Tax Relief Programs for Veterans, Older Adults, and Individuals with Disabilities
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2021
Level
City or Town, County, National, State
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Economic Justice
This report provides an overview of the Executive Orders (EOs) that suspend recertification requirements for recipients of certain property tax relief programs for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans and their family members. In particular, this report focuses on circuit breaker programs, which entitle older adults and individuals with a permanent and total disability to a property tax reduction, tax freezes for older adults, and municipal property tax relief programs. It also discusses general wartime exemptions and exemptions for veterans with disabilities or surviving spouses.