Larimer County’s Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Work-Off Program is underway. To participate, seniors must apply between the hours listed for the upcoming information/application sessions.

Established in 1981, the tax work-off program is a method for senior citizens to work off a portion of their property tax. The program was developed because over the years many seniors on fixed incomes found it challenging to afford the higher property taxes that rising housing costs incur.

Senior citizens can work off up to $400.00 of their Larimer County property tax by applying at one of several upcoming information and application sessions. Applications will be taken by appointment only. The Board of County Commissioners increased the budget to this program for 2010 making more funding available.

Fort Collins – 2601 Midpoint Drive, Suite 112

• Wednesday, February 10, from 1:00-5:00 pm Ic

• Thursday, February 11 from 8:30am- 12:30pm

Loveland – Chilson Senior Center, 700 East 4th Street:

• Monday, February 8, from 1:00 -5:00 pm

• Friday, February 12, from 8:30am – 12:30pm

Appointments can be made by calling 498-7751.

Eligibility requirements include:

· Applicants must be at least 60 years of age.

· Applicants must own property and live on that property in Larimer County.

· Applicants must have a gross monthly income at or below $1,805 (for 1 person) and $2,428 (for 2 people). Waiver of income guidelines will be considered on a case-by-case basis. · Applicants should bring their current property tax notice with them to the application site. Property owners should receive this notice in late January.