In accordance with a house bill that was signed into law earlier this month the senior property tax exemption has been reinstated for tax year 2012.  A property tax exemption is available to senior citizens, surviving spouses of previously qualified senior citizens and disabled vets.  The exemption is available to applicants who meet 3 basic requirements:  You must be at least 65 years old as of the 1^st of the year, Have owned your home for at least 10 years as of Jan 1^st 2012, and occupied that home as a primary residence for at least 10 years as of Jan 1^st, 2012.  Application forms are available on line at www.montrosecounty.net/assessor.