Can elderly parent get a property tax break in Oregon?
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at
4:41 am
My mom has no income coming in, other than a little social security and money her children can provide for her. Her property tax is very high. Is there a way that her property tax can be reduced because of her situation. Some seniors are losing their home because of high property taxes. Thanks.
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If you want to talk to "real people"–who work with senior citizens every day in situations like your mom is dealing with and who will know the answer to this question, I would highly recommend that you connect with your local Area Agency on Aging.
These groups are one of the best kept secrets around for older Americans and their families who are seeking information on Medicare and other kinds of consumer questions. (Oregon’s Area Agencies on Aging are some of the best in the nation.)The staff there will visit with you and guide you to information you need to answer your question. Since they talk with seniors every day–and answer lots of questions just like this one.
You can call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency serving you. When you get the number of the Area Agency on Aging serving the county where your Mom lives, ask for the staff in "Information and Assistance" when you make the call.
Another thing to know is that Area Agencies on Aging have resources and support services that help older Americans and their caregivers. You might find other helpful information for your mom, you as a caregiver and for other older relatives by making this call.
If you do contact the local Area Agency on Aging and like the help that they give you and your mom, let your local county officials and your folks in Congress know, too. Area Agencies on Aging don’t have big budgets–their funding comes from the Older Americans Act and appropriations have not increased for years! Your voluntary financial contribution of any amount–which is absolutely not required to get the help you need to answer this question–would certainly be appreciated.
Hope this helps. Good luck and best wishes to you and to your mom!
Your best bet is to go on the Department of Revenue website for Oregon and see if there is something on it about property tax breaks for the elderly.
http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/PTD/