Tax Deferral for Elderly or Disabled

Qualifying criteria as follows:

• Must be 65 years or older or eligible under Title II or Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act for benefits for the disabled
• Must have owned the homestead for at least 5 consecutive years if elderly, or for at least one year if disabled
• Must be living in the home
• Must file by March 1 following the final tax bill
• May defer up to 85% of the equity value of the home in total tax deferrals
• If the property is subject to a mortgage, the mortgage holder must approve
• The application can be found here: pa-30_PRO.pdf
• For more information, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (603) 868-8064.