Local voters could approve taxes for older residents' services

A county or city may levy a property tax of up to 10 cents per $100 of assessed value for services for people age 60 or older. The tax would apply to taxable property in a county or a city that is not within a county. The services would be for people age 60 or older. A majority of qualified voters voting on the question must approve the tax. In counties, the county governing body must approve the fund budget before payments are made.

A board that attains accreditation must pay the accrediting statewide nonprofit an annual fee equal to 1% of the tax revenue. The rules apply to boards that oversee a county or city senior citizens' services fund. Accreditation must come through a statewide nonprofit that advances older adults' well-being and supports senior services funding in the county. Boards established after December 31, 2015, must attain accreditation. Boards established before January 1, 2016, may attain it.