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Property Tax - Exemption Information (PIO-74)

Freezes the equalized assessed value of a qualifying senior's primary residence to protect against property tax increases from rising assessments.

Type: Benefit Amount: Freezes EAV at base year; savings vary with tax rates and assessment changes Deadline: File annually with county assessment office (typically July deadline; varies by county) Location: Illinois

Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program

State child care subsidy program that lowers child care costs for eligible Rhode Island families with sliding co-pays based on income.

Type: Benefit Amount: Subsidizes licensed child care with sliding co-pays for families up to 200% FPL (expanded to 300% for exit) Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States - Rhode Island

Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)

Provides wage replacement to Rhode Island workers unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,043 per week plus dependents allowance Deadline: Rolling; file within 90 days of disability Location: Rhode Island

Save Up to $14,000 on New York Home Upgrades: NYSERDA Home Energy Rebates Guide for Heat Pumps, Insulation, and Electric Appliances

New York houses have personality.

Amount: Up to $14,000 in combined rebates for eligible households Deadline: Program rollout expected to begin in 2025 with phased applications Location: New York

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption that shields up to $50,000 of a primary residence's fair market value for eligible South Carolina seniors and residents with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: $50,000 reduction in taxable value on a primary legal residence Deadline: Apply with your county auditor or assessor between January 1 and July 15 for the current tax year Location: South Carolina

South Carolina Tuition Grants

Need-based grants helping South Carolina residents afford tuition at independent colleges and universities within the state.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $4,200 per year for 2025-26 Deadline: FAFSA priority June 30; document deadline September 1 Location: United States - South Carolina

South Dakota Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled

Freezes the assessed value of a principal residence for qualifying South Dakota seniors and disabled homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Locks assessed value at the year of approval, limiting property tax increases Deadline: File application with county treasurer by April 1 Location: South Dakota

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | OTDA

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help you put healthy food on the table. Many people, just like you, help make ends meet by using SNAP.

Amount: Up to $973/month for a family of four in FY 2024 Deadline: See official source for current deadline. Location: United States - New York

Tennessee Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP one-time utility support administered through THDA and local agencies across all 95 counties.

Type: Benefit Amount: For the 2025-2026 period, THDA states LIHEAP assistance ranges from $174 to $750 depending on household energy burden Deadline: Nov 1, 2025 Location: Tennessee

Tennessee Promise Scholarship

Last-dollar scholarship and mentoring program covering tuition and mandatory fees at Tennessee community and technical colleges for recent high school graduates.

Type: Scholarship Amount: Covers last-dollar tuition and mandatory fees at eligible colleges Deadline: Key deadlines: November 1 application, December 31 FAFSA Location: United States - Tennessee