SPONSOR: Young
This bill allows the Department of Social Services (DSS) to establish a grant program to provide funds to nonprofits that assist senior citizens appeal their property tax assessments. The application process that a nonprofit must follow to secure grants is described in the bill.
DSS must consider the following when awarding grants:
(1) The nonprofit's ability to provide senior citizens with assistance in appealing property tax assessments;
(2) The number of seniors the nonprofit is capable of serving;
(3) The level of need in the area that the nonprofit serves; and
(4) The funds available for the awards.
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