Disabled Exemption

Auburn offers an exemption from a portion of property taxes, for certain disabled property owners.  The application is attached below and available at the town offices.  Application Deadline April 15.

Asset & Income Limits
Applicant’s Assets cannot exceed $100,000 – not including your primary and legal residence in Auburn, NH, and up to (2) acres of land. If your residence is a 2 or more-family residence, the multi-unit portion of the property is considered an asset.
Applicant:
If Single, must have a Gross Income less than: $29,700
If Married, must have a combined Gross Income less than: $38,500

Current Exemption Amount
$50,000 – Property Valuation Reduction

Qualifications
• Applicant must be under 65 years of age.
• Once applicant turns 65, they must apply for the Elderly Exemption, as by law, the Applicant may not receive both the Disabled and Elderly exemptions.
• Applicant must provide documents stating they are determined eligible under Title II or Title XVI of the Federal Social Security Act for benefits to the disabled and is, applied for on a yearly basis.
• Applicant must reside in the State of NH for at least five (5) consecutive years preceding April 1st in the year in which the exemption is claimed.
• Applicant must own residential property in town, and it must be his/her principal place of abode, or if the residence is owned by the spouse, they must have been married for at least five (5) years.

Required Documentation
The following documents will be required to verify your eligibility, including but not limited to:
• Documentation of any Fuel, Electric, Rental and/or Assistance from Others
• Bank Statement(s) from All Banks/All Pages – for the last 3 months – including Checking, Savings, Stocks, Bonds, Certificates of Deposit, Money Markets, Mutual Funds, IRAs, etc.
• Age verification: a copy of your driver’s licenses, birth certificate or passport
• Updated Letter from Social Security Administration stating Title II or Title XVI
• W-2’s – If Applicable – for 2022
• Social Security Benefit Statement(s) – for 2022
• Mortgage/Reverse Mortgage Statement(s)
• Dividend Statement(s) & Interest Income Statement(s) – for 2022
• 401k Statement(s) – for December 2022
• Federal Income Tax Return – for 2022
• Trust document & Statement of Qualification Sheet – If Applicable
• If applicant or spouse is receiving a property tax exemption, tax credit or homestead exemption in another town, city or state, applicant is not eligible for a property tax exemption in Auburn.

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