Property tax and utility discounts
The disabled household discount
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Homeowners with a disabled family member in the house can get property tax relief in many states, and utilities in many areas offer a reduced rate for households with a disabled member. Renters in some states get a small renter's credit.
Leads to
Nothing else, but it is your money
Where Families Get Stuck
These are claimed through the county assessor and the utility company, not through any benefits office, so they never come up.
The details
- Worth
- $60 to several hundred a year; 10 to 30% off electric or gas
- Forms
- County assessor; utility company; state tax return
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