County will no longer mail homestead applications

The exemption is available to all Champaign County homeowners who are at least 65 years old, or are permanently and totally disabled. The taxpayer must also own the home as of Jan. 1 of the tax year for which they are applying.

According to information from the auditor’s office, many taxpayers are not aware that they are eligible to receive an exemption for the year they turn 65. They are not required to wait the following year to apply.

Applications are available online and at the auditor’s office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located at 1512 S. U.S. 68, Suite B300. For more information, call the auditor’s office at (937) 484-1600.