Requirements for reduction of real property taxes due on single family dwelling

Any person making application under the provisions of this chapter is entitled to a reduction of the real property taxes due on his single family dwelling according to the schedule provided in §§ 10-6B-6 and 10-6B-7 , provided the following conditions are met: (1) The head of a household is sixty - five years of age or older or is disabled, prior to January first of the year in which the real property is assessed and the taxes levied thereon; (2) The person claiming a reduction has owned, either in fee or by contract purchase, and has resided in the real property for which the reduction is claimed for at least five years; (3) A claim for reduction can only be made for a single family dwelling as defined in subdivision 10-6B-1(6). Source: SL 1987, ch 86 , § 4.