Marion County commissioners are set to consider an ordinance that would broaden eligibility into a program that helps economically disadvantaged residents pay their property taxes.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will host a public hearing to consider an amendment that could provide financial relief to a larger number of low-income homeowners across the county during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17.
The proposed ordinance focuses on the Low-Income Non-Ad Valorem Tax Assistance Program (LINATA). Currently, the program provides financial aid to qualifying residents to help offset non-ad valorem assessments included on annual property tax bills. These include things like solid waste and fire service fees…