TENNESSEE STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM The State Tax Relief Program pays a portion of the property tax for Seniors OR Disabled persons who meet certain eligibility requirements. The Tax Relief pays up to $312.00 (State $156.00 and Dyer County matches up to $156.00) for eligible property owners who live in Dyer County. Tax Relief is also available for100% Disabled Veterans as declared by the VA. Where Do I Apply? Visit the Trustee’s office in the Courthouse or call (731) 286-7802 Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eligibility Requirements for ELDERLY:      Application Deadline County Taxes for 2014 is: April 6, 2015 Must be 65 or older on or before December 31, 2014 Must own and use the property as your primary residence Combined 2013 income from all sources for all owners of the property must not exceed $28,270. If married, the spouse’s income is included whether or not they have an ownership in the property Income sources include: o Social Security minus Medicare o Retirement/Pension o Veterans’ Administration benefits o Workers’ Compensation o Salaries or Wages o Interest or Dividends Eligibility Requirements for DISABLED:      Required Documentation Required Documentation You may also be eligible for tax relief on City taxes. Maximum tax relief amounts for the cities are as follows: City of Dyersburg: $279.44 ($139.72 State. City matches up to $139.72) Application deadline: Feb. 4, 2015 City of Newbern: $ 94.00 Application deadline: Dec. 7, 2015 City of Trimble: $ 98.00 Application deadline: April 6, 2015     Social Security & Medicare Cards 2013 Social Security income 2013 Income Tax Return If you have a Life Estate:  Are any beneficiaries living with you?  Copy of Life Estate  If you live in a Mobile Home:  Copy of Bill of Sale or Title Disability status must be current (dated 2014) Must own and use the property as your primary residence Combined 2013 income from all sources for all owners of the property must not exceed $28,270 If married, the spouse’s income is included whether or not they have an ownership in the property Income sources include: o Social Security o Retirement/Pension o Veterans’ Administration benefits o Workers’ Compensation o Salaries or Wages o Interest or Dividends      Social Security &/or Medicare Cards 2013 Social Security Income 2013 Income Tax Return Evidence of Age-driver’s license If you have a Life Estate:  Are any beneficiaries living with you?  Copy of Life Estate  If you live in a Mobile Home:  Copy of Bill of Sale or Title Eligibility Requirements for:  DISABLED VETERAN – OR  Surviving SPOUSE of Disabled Veteran - OR  Surviving Spouse of Soldier Killed in Action:   Must be 100% disabled as determined by the VA Must own and use the property as your primary residence Required Documentation  Social Security Card  VA Claim Number 2014 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF