Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs

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MISSOURI PROPERTY TAX CREDIT

You MIGHT qualify for a rebate of from $1 to $750 of your real estate taxes or rent if:

• you or your spouse are 65 or older on the last day of the year
  OR 100 percent disabled, age 18-64
  OR a widowed person between 60 and 64 receiving Social Security surviving spouse benefits
• Your TOTAL household income -- including Social Security and other non-taxable income -- less than $25,000 ($27,000 if you are a married couple)
• You live in Missouri for the entire calendar year
• You pay real estate taxes or rent on your main homestead

The actual amount of your credit will be based on your income and your real estate taxes or rent and can range from $0 to $750.

Not everyone who meets the eligibility requirements will get a credit. If your income is near the eligibility limit and your taxes are low, you may not be entitled to a credit.

You may get a copy of the MO-PTC (Missouri Property Tax Credit) or MO-PTS form by calling 1 (800) 877-6881. Many local library branches also have these forms available.

The web site for this program is: www.mid-eastaaa.org/ptc.html

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