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Blind Exemption
A person who is blind, or the unmarried spouse or minor orphan of a deceased blind person is entitled to a reduction of their taxes, regardless of age or income.
The first $11,500 of taxable value of real and tangible personal property is exempt from taxation.
Every person applying for the exemption for the blind shall, on or before September 1 of each year, file an application with the county executive of the county in which the person resides.
The first year’s application shall be accompanied by a statement signed by a licensed ophthalmologist.
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