For many seniors, housing is their largest monthly expense—even after the mortgage is paid off. Property taxes, maintenance, and insurance can eat into fixed incomes and make aging in place feel financially impossible. But what many older adults don’t realize is that they may qualify for housing tax relief programs that could save them hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars each year. The problem? These programs are often buried in bureaucracy, poorly advertised, or misunderstood. As a result, countless seniors miss out on money they’re legally entitled to.
