February 29th important events and more

The third quarter property tax installment is now due. Please visit our website www.castletonvermont.org to view your balance and make a payment online if you choose (convenience fees are applicable), stop by the office or mail your payment  (postmark by 2/29 to avoid interest fees). 

As a reminder, please be sure to file your Homestead declaration and Property tax credit claim form before April 15th!  Filing timely will determine your residential or non-residential tax rate on your 24-25 property tax bill and help you avoid any penalties associated with not filing. This form must be filed each year by every Vermont resident whose property meets the definition of a homestead. A Vermont homestead is the principal dwelling and parcel of land surrounding the dwelling, owned and occupied by a resident individual as the individual’s domicile on April 1, 2024. If your homestead is leased to a tenant on April 1, 2024, you may still claim it as a homestead if it is not leased for more than 182 days in the 2024 calendar year. Forms are available at our office, online on our website or myvtax.vermont.org or ask your tax preparer. You will need a copy of your tax bill. You may contact our office to request a second copy or to have a copy sent directly to your tax preparer by email.  Send your request to tax@castletonvt.org or call 802-468-5319 x204.

Disabled Veterans exemption deadline is May 1st. The State of Vermont offers a property tax reduction on the assessed value of the primary residence of a 50% or more disabled veteran (as rated by the Federal VA) and their survivors. The amount of the reduction varies from $10,000 - $40,000. Questions regarding this form may be directed to the Office of Veterans Affairs 888-666-9844 or 802-828-3379. www.veterans.vermont.gov

The Castleton Community Center will host a tax help day for seniors on Thursday February 29. Appointments are required. Call the Community Center at 802-468-3093 asap to schedule an appointment and to learn what you need to bring with you. AARP tax aid counselors can prepare federal and Vermont tax returns and submit them to the IRS electronically. They do not do tax returns where the taxpayer owns rental property and collects income from that and they do not do self-employment returns where the business owner maintains an inventory of goods for sale. They can do small businesses. There is currently no income or age requirements for those who would like appointments. They strive to serve seniors and low to middle income Vermonters.