City schedules public hearing on disability property tax exemption
NORWICH – The City of Norwich is considering passing a property tax exemption for residents who are severely disabled and have a low income.
At last week’s meeting of the City of Norwich Common Council, members discussed the possibility of passing the tax exemption, which would closely mirror the current exemption for low income seniors.
The property tax exemption allows disabled city residents with an annual income of under $16,700 to receive an exemption of 20 percent or more. The system would operate on a sliding scale, similar to that used for the senior property tax exemption.
First Ward Alderman Robert Carey asked how the city would determine who would qualify for the exemption. “How are you going to determine who is severely disabled?” Carey asked.
Mayor Joseph Maiurano said the eligibility is set by state law. Carey also asked if disabled individuals who receive Social Security Disability payments would automatically be eligible for the property tax exemption.
“You will only receive this if you are receiving nothing else,” Maiurano said. “If you’re receiving Social Security Disability, you will not be entitled to this.”
Third Ward Alderman John Deierlein asked what impact the exemption would have on the tax revenue. Because there is no historical data to calculate, city officials have said it is difficult to determine the exact impact the exemption may have; however, because of the income restrictions and the fact that homeowners cannot claim both the senior exemption and the disability exemption, the process will most likely filter many out. Maiurano said in a later discussion that the exemption will most likely target only a small population.
Finance Director William Roberts said the impact of the exemption would likely be no more than the senior property tax exemption, which is around $10,000. Maiurano said the disability exemption would probably have a smaller impact.
Deierlein explained that while he understood the need for the exemption, he was concerned about the possible tax revenue impact. “Whatever that amount is, it is going to be shifted to the rest of the taxpayers,” Deierlein said.
The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Disability Property Tax Exemption at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 at City Court. A public hearing will also be held that night to discuss amending the Senior Property Tax Exemption. The city has proposed increasing the income guidelines for the exemption, something that hasn’t been done since 1990. “There are people out there who need this. We had requests from people. We’re trying to do this to help people stay in their homes,” Maiurano said.
At last week’s meeting of the City of Norwich Common Council, members discussed the possibility of passing the tax exemption, which would closely mirror the current exemption for low income seniors.
The property tax exemption allows disabled city residents with an annual income of under $16,700 to receive an exemption of 20 percent or more. The system would operate on a sliding scale, similar to that used for the senior property tax exemption.
First Ward Alderman Robert Carey asked how the city would determine who would qualify for the exemption. “How are you going to determine who is severely disabled?” Carey asked.
Mayor Joseph Maiurano said the eligibility is set by state law. Carey also asked if disabled individuals who receive Social Security Disability payments would automatically be eligible for the property tax exemption.
“You will only receive this if you are receiving nothing else,” Maiurano said. “If you’re receiving Social Security Disability, you will not be entitled to this.”
Third Ward Alderman John Deierlein asked what impact the exemption would have on the tax revenue. Because there is no historical data to calculate, city officials have said it is difficult to determine the exact impact the exemption may have; however, because of the income restrictions and the fact that homeowners cannot claim both the senior exemption and the disability exemption, the process will most likely filter many out. Maiurano said in a later discussion that the exemption will most likely target only a small population.
Finance Director William Roberts said the impact of the exemption would likely be no more than the senior property tax exemption, which is around $10,000. Maiurano said the disability exemption would probably have a smaller impact.
Deierlein explained that while he understood the need for the exemption, he was concerned about the possible tax revenue impact. “Whatever that amount is, it is going to be shifted to the rest of the taxpayers,” Deierlein said.
The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Disability Property Tax Exemption at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 at City Court. A public hearing will also be held that night to discuss amending the Senior Property Tax Exemption. The city has proposed increasing the income guidelines for the exemption, something that hasn’t been done since 1990. “There are people out there who need this. We had requests from people. We’re trying to do this to help people stay in their homes,” Maiurano said.
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