The MWPA is funded by a parcel tax approved by voters in March 2020. There is a low-income senior parcel tax exemption available to homeowners who meet certain criteria. You must re-apply every year before June 30th.
Criteria
To qualify for an exemption from the Measure C – Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority – parcel tax, homeowners must meet the following criteria:
• Owner must be 65 years old or older by July 1 of any applicable tax year
• Property must be an owner-occupied, single-family residence (house, condo, town home)
• An exemption application must be filed annually before June 30th
• Household income is equal to or lower than HUD income limits used to determine eligibility for assisted housing programs;
2023-24 Income Limits for Exemption Eligibility
1 Person $104,400
2 People $119,300
3 People $134,200
4 People $149,100
5 People $161,050
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