Property Tax Exemption
If you are 65 years of age or totally disabled, the first $20,000 of home value is excluded from property tax if you have an income for the preceding calendar year of not more than $18,500 (based on adjusted gross income.) For more information, dial 311 to reach the tax assessor’s office, call 704-336-6394 or go to www.charmeck.org.
Keeping the Lights On . . .
Duke power customers, even those disabled or temporarily in a nursing home, may lose power if they don’t pay their bill. To prevent this, Duke has instituted THIRD PARTY NOTIFICATION, a plan through which you can designate a friend, relative, or any responsible person to be notified if your electric bill becomes overdue. Forms and information are available at 1-800-943-6914.