Huron County Auditor: the Homestead Exemption and the disabled veteran route (Roland Tkach)

The exemption and the disabled-veteran tiers are the State's (ORC 323.151 et seq.); see the Ohio entries. The Auditor's 2026 notice: "Huron County Auditor Roland Tkach reminds and encourages county residents who qualify to take advantage of the Homestead Exemption Program. The applicant must be at least 65 years of age by December 31 2026 or be totally and permanently disabled as of January 1, 2026, Proof of age and disability is required for these qualifications. Qualified disable veterans may also submit a Homestead Exemption Application. The applicant must own and occupy the property as their primary residence as of January 1, 2026. Income cannot exceed $41,000 total threshold on the Ohio Adjusted gross income for tax year 2025. The auditor's office will accept late applications for tax year 2025 on real estate. To qualify the income threshold cannot exceed $40,000 on the Ohio adjusted gross income for tax year 2024. The income threshold changes yearly, as set by the state. To apply, visit the auditor's office at 12 E. Main St., Suite 300, Norwalk, or online at www.huroncountyauditor.org to print the application. Call the Huron County Auditor's Office @ 419.668.8464 with any questions."