The office of Pinellas County Property Appraiser Jim Smith will be accepting applications for an additional property tax exemption for qualified senior citizens from January 1 through March 1. This year, 17 municipalities plus unincorporated Pinellas offer this additional exemption. Applications will qualify if all of the following requirements are met:

• At least one property owner is 65 years of age or older on January 1, 2007;
• The applicant qualifies for or is already receiving a Homestead Exemption;
• Total household income is $23,463 or less, plus a cost of living adjustment to be determined by the Department of Revenue in mid January. (Non-taxable Social Security income is not included in that amount);
• Applicant lives in a tax district offering the exemption.

First time applicants should bring proof of age; if required to file a Federal Income Tax Return bring Form 1040 or 1040A for the year 2006; if not required to file a Federal Income Tax Return bring documentation such as SSA 1099, or any 1099, bank statements or other documents that will show your total income.

This exemption does not automatically renew like the homestead exemption does. Citizens who received the Senior Exemption last year WILL BE ABLE TO RENEW BY MAIL THIS YEAR. A renewal form will be mailed by the end of January.

Any of the Property Appraiser offices will accept applications from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special dates and times have been arranged during February at outside venues as well as Sunday hours at four of their offices. For more information call 727-464-3294, or visit www.pcpao.org/Exemptions.html.

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