Ohio Homestead Exemption
State of Ohio / Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Homestead Exemption in its Cleveland, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Ohio property tax exemption for seniors (65+) and totally/permanently disabled homeowners. Exempts $28,000 of home market value from property taxes in 2025. Income limit: Ohio AGI ≤$40,000 (2025 tax year). Disabled veterans (100% service-connected) receive enhanced exemption up to $56,000 with no income limit.
Age 65+ or permanently disabled; Ohio AGI ≤$40,000
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Cleveland, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Repair-A-Home (RAH) 0-3% interest loan; 50% forgiven after 5 yrs
- Senior Homeowner Assistance Program (SHAP) One critical repair (grant, no repayment)
- Age-Friendly Home Investment Program (AFHIP) ~$10,000-$11,000 avg per job (ward-allocated)
- Healthy Homes Program Free remediation (grant)
Key Details
- Exempts $28,000 of home value from property tax (2025)
- Must be age 65+ OR totally and permanently disabled
- Ohio Adjusted Gross Income must be ≤$40,000 (2025 tax year)
- Disabled veterans (100% service-connected): $56,000 exemption with NO income limit
- Apply at Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office by December 31
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form DTE 105A (Homestead Exemption Application)
Ohio's Homestead Exemption lowers the property tax on the home of a qualifying senior, disabled person, or surviving spouse by shielding part of the home's market value from tax. You file Form DTE 105A once with your county auditor, and the exemption continues each year.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: age 65 or older during the year, or permanently and totally disabled, or a qualifying surviving spouse, and the home is your principal residence.
- Download Form DTE 105A, the Homestead Exemption Application, from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
- If you qualify based on disability, also complete Form DTE 105E, the Certificate of Disability.
- File the form with your county auditor's office by the deadline.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (65 or older) or the disability certificate (Form DTE 105E).
- Proof the home is your principal residence.
- Your prior-year Ohio income information if an income test applies.
- The completed Form DTE 105A.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: File by December 31 of the tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Cleveland, OH?
The Grant Map record states: $28,000 home value exempted from property tax (2025). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Cleveland?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Cleveland, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with State of Ohio / Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 216-443-7010. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File by December 31 of the tax year.
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