Four Satellite Locations Open to Help Senior Citizens Apply for Real Estate Tax Relief

February 17, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Norfolk Commissioner of Revenue Sharon McDonald announced today that 4 satellite locations have been selected to help senior citizens apply for Real Estate Tax Relief.
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March 2, April 6, May 4 Prime Plus Senior Center             7300 Newport Ave.

March 9, April 13, May 11 Sherwood Forest Comm. Center   4537 Little John Dr.

March 16, April 20, May 18 Pretlow Library        111 W. Ocean View Ave.

March 23, April 27, May 25 Berkley Multi-Purpose Cen.       925 S. Main St.

The satellite locations will be open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

“The Real Estate Tax Relief Program is one of the most important initiatives that my office offers”, McDonald said.  “It’s important that we give back to the citizens who’ve given so much to this city”.
The program is available for seniors 65 years of age or older, and those who are totally and permanently disabled at any age.
Tax relief is granted each year based on household income.
The program continues to grow each year as Norfolk’s population ages.  More than 400 new applicants have been added to the program this year alone.  Currently, 4,784 households are participating in the program, of which 2,849 are receiving 100 % tax exemption.
The major objective of the program is to allow seniors to remain in their homes by reducing the real estate tax.
For more information, please call the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office at 664 7888.