Senior Disability/Assistance
North Carolina excludes from property taxes the greater of
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or fifty percent (50%) of
the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied
by a qualifying owner.
Claimant must be a North Carolina resident, 65 years of age
or totally and permanently disabled (physician's statement
required), and have a combined income of both spouses for the
preceding year not to exceed $25,000.
Applications must be made prior to June 1 of the year for
which exemption is desired. (828) 250-4920 or email Gary C. Roberts.
Elderly Property Tax Exemption Informational Video
Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion Application
(large file - 1.04 MB) |
If you are 65 or older, or you are totally and permanently disabled, you need to fill out these forms. If you are disabled, the download includes a physician's statement, (required for disability exclusion). |
| Doctor’s Disability Verification Form |
This must be filled out and returned with the Old Age/Permanently Disabled form, if you are permanently disabled. If you have any questions, please call 250-4920. |
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