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Patricia, a 68-year-old homeowner in Tennessee, has heard that she may qualify for a property tax relief program based on her age and income. Which Tennessee program most likely applies to her situation?

Correct Answer

B) The Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program for elderly and disabled homeowners

Tennessee administers a Property Tax Relief Program (Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-701 et seq.) that provides tax relief to qualifying elderly (65 and older), disabled, and disabled veteran homeowners who meet income thresholds. Eligible homeowners receive a reimbursement or credit on a portion of their property taxes. Patricia, at age 68, would likely qualify if her income meets the program's limits.

Answer Options
A
The Homestead Exemption, which automatically applies to all owner-occupied homes
B
The Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program for elderly and disabled homeowners
C
The Greenbelt Law, which reduces taxes for qualifying residential property
D
The Tennessee Senior Freeze Program, which caps assessed values for all seniors

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