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Currently, those who qualify for the homestead exemption â the blind, disabled individuals or homeowners over age 65 â can deduct the first $50,000 in value from their property tax bills.
And because five of the six special purpose districts under consideration for consolidation tie sewer services to annual property taxes and MetroConnects doesnât, those homeowners would have to pay new charges tied to their monthly water bill.
For renters, the impact of sewer fees changing from property tax bills to monthly water bills is murkier. Most renters already bear the costs of sewer passed along by landlords and they still would under the new structure in their water bills. But most landlords likely wonât lower monthly rent even after sewer fees are eliminated from taxes, so it would likely lead to higher bills for renters as well.