Why am I being taxed at the Non-Homestead rate? Where is my tax credit?

If you filed your Homestead declaration on or before the April deadline and you are being taxed the Non-Homestead rate, you will want to follow up with your tax preparer to ensure they filed it for you or you can check directly with the state or online at http://myVTax.vermont.gov. If you have not received a property tax credit and you feel you should have, you would also need to contact your tax preparer and/or the state. If you filed after the April deadline, the state will update us (typically weekly) as they process the returns so you should see a revised bill in the coming weeks. We receive an electronic file that includes your homestead status and the amount, if any, of the credit. Once received, revised bills are then processed and mailed. If you are to receive a property tax credit, you will also receive a letter from the state notifying you of the amount.   If you have not filed, you have until October to file new or correct. Note: you may receive a penalty for late filing, this will be shown on the revised bill. In addition, you MUST declare your homestead EVERY year. This is not a one and done situation. You will be charged the non-homestead rate if you do not file.