Question: THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER RECEIVED A SENIOR CITIZEN/DISABLED PERSONS EXEMPTION. WHY DID I RECEIVE TWO STATEMENTS?

Answer: The Senior Citizens/Disabled Persons Exemption applies to only one acre of land on which your residence is situated. If you received two statements, one of the following circumstances should apply to you: 1) The property for which you are being taxed consists of more than one acre; 2) The property for which you are being taxed is a multi-family unit or has an additional home (only the unit which the owner resides in qualifies for the exemption); or 3) The residence consists of a mobile home on property which is commonly owned. (Mobile home statements are generated separately from real property statements). If none of the above listed circumstances apply or you wish to obtain more information, you may call the Assessor-Treasurer's Office, Senior Citizens/Disabled Persons Exemption Department at (253)798-2169 for assistance.