Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach Esq. reminds property owners that the deadline to apply for property tax credits against their 2023 property tax bills is Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Applications can be found online at www.ltg.gov.vi and at the Offices of the Tax Assessor on St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. John.
To be eligible for Homestead credits against the 2023 property tax bill, a person must be the property owner of record within the period of Jan. 2, 2022, through Jan. 1, 2023, for the 2023 tax year. Property owners may not apply for more than two credits.
Tax credits are available in the following categories:
- General Homestead: maximum tax credit – $400
- Veterans: maximum tax credit – $650
- Seniors: maximum tax credit – $500
- Disabled: maximum tax credit – $500
Property owners are reminded that they are still required by law to pay a minimum property tax of $180. Detailed descriptions of all tax credits are available at the Offices of the Tax Assessor.
Eligible property owners may visit or call for additional information: St. Thomas/St. John at 774-2991 or St. Croix at 773-6449.
