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Section 63-704 – Idaho State Legislature

State-funded property tax reduction for Idaho homeowners with limited incomes, including seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Type: Benefit Amount: Reduces property taxes by $150 to $1,500 depending on income bracket and status Deadline: Apply with your county assessor between January 1 and April 15 each year Location: Idaho

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 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Delivers heating and cooling bill assistance, crisis relief, and weatherization referrals to eligible South Carolina households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Heating benefit $300-$750; crisis aid covers arrears, deposits, and equipment repairs Deadline: Applications accepted year-round while funds last; peak heating season Oct–Mar 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 Location: United States - New York

Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Helps Tennessee households afford heating and cooling through regular, crisis, and weatherization-linked benefits administered by local agencies.

Type: Benefit Amount: Regular benefit $350-$1,500 depending on fuel and income; crisis aid covers past-due balances and deposits Deadline: Applications accepted year-round while funds last; peak heating season Oct–Mar 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

Tennessee Property Tax Relief: Get Up to $1,500 Off Your Property Taxes if You Are Elderly, Disabled, or a Veteran

State-funded reimbursements that cover part of the property taxes on a primary residence for qualifying Tennessee homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by county; up to $500 on county taxes for elderly and disabled homeowners and up to $1,500 for disabled veterans Deadline: Apply through your county trustee by 35 days after the April tax delinquency date (typically early April or mid-May depending on county) Location: Tennessee

TEXAS Grant: Need-Based Tuition Support for Texas Public University Students

Need-based Texas state grant that covers tuition and fees for eligible students pursuing a first bachelor’s degree at public universities. Priority given to high school graduates completing recommended curriculum.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to the full amount of tuition and mandatory fees at eligible institutions Deadline: Priority deadline: January 15 FAFSA/TASFA Location: United States - Texas