The Property Appraiser is responsible for property tax exemptions, such as: Homestead exemptions; widow and widower Exemptions, and, disability exemptions.
First-time applications for exemptions must be filed with the Property Appraiser’s Office by March 1 of the tax year. Subsequent to qualification, most exemptions are automatically renewed. For more information, visit the Property Appraiser’s website, PolkPA.org.
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