Results of the Special Town Meeting on September 10.
The special meeting passed a single ballot question which read as follows:
Shall we adopt an exemption for the disabled? The exemption based on assessed value, for qualified taxpayers shall be $15,000. To qualify, the person must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years and own and occupy the real estate individually or jointly, or if the real estate is owned by a spouse they must have been married for at least five years. In addition the tax payers must have net income of not more than $18,400 or if married a combined net income of not more than $26,500; and own net assets not in excess of $35,000 excluding the value of the persons residence. (This is an official ballot question.)
Yes = 714
No = 187
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
§ 72:37-b. Exemption for the Disabled
I. Upon its adoption by a city or town as provided in RSA 72:37-c, any person who is eligible under Title II or Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act for benefits to the disabled shall receive a yearly exemption in an amount to be chosen by the town or city.
II. The exemption in paragraph I may be applied only to property which is occupied as the principal place of abode by the disabled person. The exemption may be applied to any land or buildings appurtenant to the residence or to manufactured housing if that is the principal place of abode.
The effective date for applicants will be retroactive to April 1, 2002. Any person requiring assistance should contact the Hillsborough Town Office at 464-3877, or may contact us by email.
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