Homestead Exemption
This program provides owners age 65 and older or permanently and totally disabled with a reduction on their annual real estate tax bills. For more information, call (614) 462-3240 or visit www.franklincountyohio.gov/auditor.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Provides help in paying heating bills during November through March for income-eligible adults and families. For more information, call 1-800-282-0880.

Senior Citizen Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP)
This program offers one-time help to low-income individuals age 60 and older who cannot pay current taxes. For more information, go to the PTAP page.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly
This program provides free tax preparation services to middle-income and low-income taxpayers age 60 and over. For more information, call 1-888-227-7669.

Senior Options
This program provides access to community services that enable Franklin County residents age 60 and older, to live as independently as possible. These services include minor home repair, home-delivered meals and medical transportation. For more information, call (614) 462-6200.

Homeowners Assistance
This is a home maintenance and repair service for elderly or disabled homeowners who live in certain parts of Columbus. For more information, call (614) 645-8526.

Legal Aid Society of Columbus
This agency provides help for Senior Citizens in a variety of legal matters including bankruptcy, estates and consumer problems. For more information, call (614) 224-8374.

AARP
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and over. They provide information and resources on a variety of issues including financial planning and Tax-Aide. For more information, call (614) 224-9800.

Board of Revision
To file a complaint because you think you can show that the valuation of your property is too high and should be lowered, call (614) 462-3913.

Monthly Budget Pay Direct Debit Program
Pay your current taxes on a monthly basis to help you budget your money and earn interest towards your future taxes. For more information, visit Budget Pay Program or call (614) 462-3438.