Johnson County Commish Kelly Touts Property Tax Break For Disabled Veterans

The commish has MANY detractors but the reason people read this blog is because our community if FAIR with politicos for better and worse.

Accordingly . . .

We think readers will understand that MORE JOCO BENEFITS FOR VETERANS IS AN EXCELLENT MOVE and give credit where it's due.

Here's the word . . .

The Johnson County Board of Commissioners announced Thursday the expansion of the Johnson County Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief program, which is in its second year. The Board of County Commissioners removed a previous $200 limit on relief payments for qualifying residents, allowing recipients to receive up to the entire amount of the Johnson County portion of their property tax bills.

“This property tax relief program reflects our commitment to provide support to the seniors and disabled veterans in our community who need it most,” said Mike Kelly, chairman of the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners. “By removing the $200 cap on payments, we hope that even more of our residents will take advantage of this opportunity.”

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Johnson County expanding property tax relief program for seniors and disabled veterans

Property tax relief is expanding for Johnson County residents who are 65 years or older or are a disabled veteran.