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Homestead exemption

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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.

Public comments (4)

MixedMary Ellen AbelJun 25, 2026

She thanked the board for recent homestead relief but raised complaints about Engineer's Office construction projects; the president noted those issues weren't on the agenda.

Board of Commissioners - Budget Hearing — June 25, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveSheryl LawrinsonJun 16, 2026

Asked the board to extend the homestead and owner-occupancy credit, saying the exemption helped her and her husband enormously with their full-year tax bill and helps many seniors, veterans and disabled people.

Board of Commissioners (Work) — June 16, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedRegina GonzalesJun 16, 2026

Asked the board to terminate the homestead and owner-occupancy credit, arguing this kind of tax relief hurts schools and children.

Board of Commissioners (Work) — June 16, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveSheryl LawrinsonJun 9, 2026

Wickliffe resident urged continuing the homestead and owner-occupancy credits, saying they saved her household tremendously on $1,375.42 in annual taxes and noting declining school enrollment (91 graduates this year vs 113 last year).

Board of Commissioners — June 9, 2026 · 17:13 →