Tax Exemption Available For Marin County Seniors

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Qualified low-income seniors in Marin County are eligible to file for a tax exemption from a parcel tax that supports the county’s Next Generation Emergency Radio System, according to a news release from the Marin Emergency Radio Authority.

The exemption must be applied for annually, so anyone who qualified last year is required to reapply, the news release said.

Marin County voters approved the parcel tax measure in 2014 to fund the public safety radio system. One item included in the measure was the ability of income-qualified senior homeowners to file for an exemption from the parcel tax.

To receive a low-income senior exemption for the Measure A parcel tax for a single-family residence, taxpayers must be 65 or older by Dec. 31, 2023; own and occupy their home; and have earned a total annual household income of $104,400 or less in 2022.

The deadline to file an exemption application for the 2023-24 tax year is June 1, 2023. Applications for exemption and additional details are available at www.meraonline.org via the Quick Links section of the homepage.

Taxpayers with questions about the exemption can call 800-676-7516 or email customercare@nbsgov.com.