Larry Woodward, Winston County Tax Assessor would like to remind all property owners of Winston County that the deadline to file for Homestead Exemption is April 1 of each year. The filing period begins on January 1.
For most people it is not necessary to re-sign your Homestead application every year, however there are a few circumstances that may occur
throughout the year that will require you to refile. Here is a list of the most common situations that might change or invalidate an existing Homestead Exemption application:
throughout the year that will require you to refile. Here is a list of the most common situations that might change or invalidate an existing Homestead Exemption application:
- You turned 65 years old during the previous calendar year.
- · You changed your marital status – got married or divorced.
- · Your spouse passed away during the previous calendar year.
- · You became disabled during the previous calendar year.
- · You moved during the previous year.
- · You built a new house during the previous year.
- · You bought or sold land in Winston County during the previous year.
- · You have had any change to the deed of your property during the previous year – this includes changes such as life estates.