The City of Chattanooga suspended in-person assistance for those applying for the Senior Tax Freeze and other relief programs Monday as a result of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Chattanooga area, according to a news release.
Seniors and those with disabilities in the Chattanooga area that are on fixed incomes may still apply for relief through April 6, 2021, and residents can call the city's Treasury Department at 423-643-7262 for assistance.
Completed applications can also be mailed to the treasurer's office or placed in the dropbox in front of city hall.
Relief programs are offered to qualifying residents needing help with their water quality fees through the United Way and property taxes. Listed below is a summary of the qualifications needed in order to receive assistance.
STATE TAX RELIEF:
Seniors:
* Must be age 65 or older by 12/31/2020
* Must own and live in a home in the City of Chattanooga as your primary residence
* Must have total income for you, your spouse, and all parties listed on property deed less than $30,700 for 2019 fiscal year
Disabled Homeowner:
* Must have total or permanent disability rating from the Social Security Administration that occurred before 12/31/2020
* Must own and live in a home in the City of Chattanooga as your primary residence
* Must have total income for you, your spouse, and all parties listed on property deed less than $30,700 for 2019 fiscal year
Disabled Veteran Homeowner:
* Must have 100% total and permanent disability rating from a service-connected disability
* Must not have been dishonorably discharged from any armed services
Widow(er) of Disabled Veteran Homeowner:
* Tax Relief will be extended to surviving spouse of disabled veteran who, at the time of the disabled veteran's death, was eligible for diabled veterans' property tax relief
TAX FREEZE:
* Must be age 65 or older by 12/31/2020
* Must own and live in a home in the City of Chattanooga as your primary residence
* Must have total income for you, your spouse, and all parties listed on property deed less than $40,730 for 2019 fiscal year
United Way Water Quality Fee Relief:
* If you qualify for State Tax Relief or Tax freeze, you may also qualify for Water Quality Fee relief through the United Way of Greater Chattanooga.