Elderly and disabled real estate tax relief expansion
Summary
The income limit for elderly and disabled tax relief will now keep climbing with Social Security instead of freezing at $50,000 — about 575 families currently qualify under the $675,000 program.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Program budgeted at $675,000; removing the cap may modestly expand eligibility over time.
Low-income seniors and disabled homeowners at risk of being taxed out of their homes.
Deferred rate increases may shift costs to future budgets; school advocates say the schools budget remains $1.2 million short of the request.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Finance Committee - Oct 27, 2026
Councilmember Faraldi asked the committee to explore expanding the senior/disabled tax relief program in the next budget, arguing fixed-income residents — including retirees and those on disability — are hit hardest by inflation. Staff will be working on the FY 2028 budget months before it comes to council.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
The income limit for elderly and disabled tax relief will now keep climbing with Social Security instead of freezing at $50,000 — about 575 families currently qualify under the $675,000 program.
City Council - May 12, 2026
Council fought through a contentious first reading of the ~$600 million FY 2027 budget, rejecting water and stormwater rate hikes while banning the $10 trash fee and vehicle license fee. Members clashed over process — only one budget work session was held — and a $1.2 million schools amendment failed.
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