Preble County Homes

Preble County HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROGRAM

To be eligible for the Homestead Exemption Program:

You must own the home where you live, Be 65 years or older or permanently and totally disabled, Apply before the first Monday in June of each year, NO INCOME RESTRICTIONS. Applications must be filed with the County Auditor and homeowners turning 65 this year may apply. Mindy S. Robbins, County Auditor P.O. Box 361 101 East Main Street Eaton, OH 45320 Attn: Homestead Dept. Any homeowner who resides in the home for which they are applying, who is 65 or older or who is totally and permanently disabled is eligible for an exemption. Any homeowner turning 65 this year may apply before the first Monday in June of each year. Land contracts, life estates and trusts meet the criteria for home ownership. This law exempts from property taxes the first $25,000 of value of the home. Disabled applicants must complete a Certificate of Disability signed by a doctor or psychologist verifying that the applicant is totally and permanently disabled. A state or federal agency disability determination letter or certification is also acceptable.