Marin Co. Seniors May Qualify For Parcel Tax Exemption

MARIN COUNTY, CA – News from the Marin Emergency Radio Authority:

Qualified low-income seniors in Marin County are eligible to file for a tax exemption from a parcel tax that supports the County’s next-generation emergency radio system, but it must be applied for each year.

In November, 2014, Marin County voters approved Measure A, a parcel tax measure to fund the Marin Emergency Radio Authority’s Next Generation Public Safety Radio System.

One item included in the measure was the ability of income-qualified senior homeowners to file for an exemption from the parcel tax.

Eligibility:

To qualify for a low-income senior exemption for the Measure A parcel tax for a single-family residence, you must

• (1) be 65 years of age or older by December 31, 2017,
• (2) own and occupy your residence, and
• (3) not have earned a total annual household income of more than $68,950 in 2016.

Deadline:

The deadline to file a low-income senior exemption application for the 2017-2018 tax year is June 1, 2017. The
exemption must be renewed annually.

Applications:

Applications for exemption and additional details are available at: www.meraonline.org. Look for the Quick Links section on the Home page. Applications have also been made available to all 25 member agencies for distribution as well. If you have questions about the parcel tax exemption, please contact NBS at (800) 676-7516.

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