DUCHESNE COUNTY
PROPERTY TAX
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
(last updated 04-04-08)
| You may be eligible for a reduction of your property taxes if you qualify under one
or more of the programs explained below. Application forms are available now for the
current tax year. Next years applications will be
available after April 15th. |
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To apply, you may visit the
Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor’s Office at
734 North
Center, Duchesne, Utah
or you may call the office
at (435) 738-1101 for an application. |
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If you fall into
one of the following categories,
you may be entitled
to
some form of reduction on your property taxes. |
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VETERAN’S EXEMPTION 59-2-1104
A veteran disable as a result of military service, or
the un-remarried widowed spouse or orphaned minor
children of a disabled veteran, or of a veteran who dies
as a result of military service may be entitled to a
reduction of their real property taxes.
Effective January 1, 2005 the property tax
exemption for disabled veterans has been enhanced and
expanded.
The new law increases the disabled veteran's property
tax exemption from $82,500 to $200,000 or percent
thereof, of taxable value beginning 2005; for each year
thereafter, $200,000 plus an amount calculated by
multiplying the amount of the limitation for the
previous year by the actual percent change in the
Consumer Price Index during the previous calendar year.
The 2008 value for exemption is $219,164.
Also, it limits the property that is eligible for the
exemption to the claimant's primary residence with up to
1 acre of land, and/or tangible personal property that
is held exclusively for personal use and is not used in
a trade or business. Except no exemption
is allowed for any disability below 10 percent.
According to the tax commission, this means that
you will not be able to exempt any property over the one
acre allowed for your primary residence.
The Veteran's disability must be service connected
and proof of the disability from the Veteran's
Administration is required. |
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BLIND EXEMPTION PROGRAM 59-2-1106
A person who is blind, or the unremarried spouse or minor orphan of a deceased blind
person is entitled to a reduction of their taxes, regardless of age or income. |
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A. The first $11,500 of taxable value of real and tangible personal property is exempt from
taxation. B. Every person applying for the exemption for the blind shall, on or before September 1 of
each year, file an application with the county executive of the county in which the person
resides.
C. The first year’s application shall be accompanied by a statement signed by a
licensed ophthalmologist. |
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CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM 59-2-1208
A person who is at least 65 years old, or a widow or widower of any age who pays
property taxes and has a household income less than $27,557 for
the prior year (2007 for the 2008 application) may qualify for a
reduction of taxes. This includes mobile home owners.
Amount of homeowner’s credit.
A claimant is entitled to a homeowner’s credit
that does not exceed the following amounts: |
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If household income is: |
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Lower Bound |
Upper Bound |
Credit |
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$0 |
$9,368 |
$816 |
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$9,369 |
$12,493 |
$712 |
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$12,494 |
$15,615 |
$611 |
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$15,616 |
$18,738 |
$457 |
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$18,739 |
$21,863 |
$356 |
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$21,864 |
$24,801 |
$204 |
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$24,802 |
$27,557 |
$100 |
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HARDSHIP/DISABILITY PROGRAMS 59-2-1107
A disabled person or persons who may have encountered extreme financial hardship can
apply for property tax relief, regardless of age. Applicants must meet certain income
requirements and submit detailed information regarding their financial and/or disability
situation. Tax reductions are granted at the discretion of the County Commission on
owner occupied residences, including mobile homes. |
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DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATION: |
Veteran, Blind, Hardship &
Disability -
September 1, 2008 |
Circuit Breaker -
December 31, 2008
*Circuit Breaker applications received before
September 30, 2008 will have the
deduction taken off of their property tax bill. Circuit Breaker applicants who file after
September 30, 2008 will have the deduction applied and there may be
an amount owing. It will be your responsibility to check
with the Treasurer's office to see if there is an amount owing. |
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If your taxes are not paid by
December 1, 2008 there will be
a late charge as well as interest added to your balance due.
It is in your best interest to get your application submitted on
or before December 1, 2008. |
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