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Deputy Appraisers will assist with homestead, senior and other property tax exemption applications, as well as answer questions on property taxes, from 3 to 5 p.m., on Oct. 8 at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr, Coral Springs. The event is open to the public.

Applications for Portability will be entertained at the program. The outreach program is designed to provide convenient and accessible service to the residents of Broward County. Documents required to file a Homestead Exemption include a current Florida driver's license or Florida identification card, and a current voter registration card or declaration of domicile. Non-US citizens must also provide proof of permanent residency.

Qualified residents 65 years of age or older as of January 1 this year can apply for the additional senior exemption. Eligible seniors must have a total household adjusted gross income not to exceed $24,916. Documents required for the Senior Exemption include a 2007 income tax return or, if one does not file income taxes, a copy of the 2007 Social Security 1099 Form.

Visit www.bcpa.net, call 954.357.5579, or e-mail kbrown@bcpa.net to find out details.