Senior Homestead Exemption - Extended
Franklin County Auditor
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Senior Homestead Exemption - Extended in its Westerville, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Additional property tax exemption for low-income seniors 65+ in Franklin County who qualify for the standard homestead exemption and have income below $17,200. Provides greater tax savings than standard exemption.
Extended exemption provides larger reduction than standard homestead
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Extra property tax reduction for low-income seniors
- Must be 65+ and qualify for standard homestead
- Income limit $17,200 (2024)
- Greater savings than standard exemption
- Apply through Franklin County Auditor
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (614) 525-3240
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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: Apply annually by December 31
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Senior Homestead Exemption - Extended in Westerville?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. 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 Senior Homestead Exemption - Extended in Westerville, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Franklin County Auditor; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (614) 525-3240. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply annually by December 31.
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