Property tax refund program now open

The property tax refund program for homeowners has opened for applications, with an extra $20 million allocated by the Legislature this year and expanded eligibility.

The program assisted 9000 families last year and is expected to help an additional 2000 this year.

Homeowners can apply for a refund of up to one-half of the median residential property tax amount or 75 percent of their 2023 property tax bill, whichever is less.

HB-04 made changes to the program this year to widen the eligibility requirements.

To be eligible in the past, your total household income needed to be less than 125% of...