ABC-7 Listens: 08.02.15

explains in abc-7 listens. four years ago el paso city council voted to increase the tax exemption for disabled and senior residents from 30-thousand to 40-thousand dollars in 2016. the move was made to offset the cost of the quality of life bonds. linda … is worried she might miss out. “how do you qualify for senio discounts on property taxes? “could you please give me information as a senior on what steps to take or whom to contact? “thank you very much for your help, and the great job you guys all do reporting the news.” linda you have questions and i have answers. i spoke with dinah kilgore with the central appraisal district earlier this week and she told me: if you are 65 or over or receive disability through social security … meaning you can’t work in any profession … then you are eligible. also, the home must be your principle residence … not a rental or part-time home. so, how do you file for the exemption? you can pick up the form at the appraisal district at 58-01 trowbridge or print the form out by going to the cad’s website … we have a link at k-v-i-a dot com … and then dropping it off at the address on trowbridge. if you can’t drive … call the cad at 780-2- thousand and they’ll either bring you one or mail you the form. just keep in mind … they’ll need a copy of your driver’s license. and get this … you still have until january 1st to file your paperwork so you can retroactively get the tax break for your 2014 taxes. rick cabrera. abc-7 listens.