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Putnam County Board denies owner-occupied exemption request from rental owner BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com
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HENNEPIN — A request received by Putnam County Supervisor of Assessments Tammy Mehalic asking rental property owners be allowed to claim owner-occupied exemptions has been denied by the Putnam County Board. During the April 17 meeting, which was
a continuation of the suspended April 10 meeting, the board reached a decision to keep the criteria of the exemption as it is. The idea behind the request was a rental owner would receive the $6,000 exemption, and then have the renter pay the associated property taxes. It’s assumed the renter would also have shared in the savings by having a lower rent. Mehalic has previously said the deci-
sion was up to the county, and some counties allow it while others don’t. At a previous meeting Mehalic also said there would be additional paperwork; the property’s EAV would be affected; the county would have to track the renter’s payments; and the county would lose $6,000 in revenue with each exemption.
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Panthers pride Plenty of spring sports for Panther enthusiasts. / 7
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It’s been an up and down experience for Putnam County Elementary School students as they’ve practiced their rollerskating skills during a wildly fun series of physical education classes in the gymnasium. Students began their training on padded mats, and once they were confident, they ventured out onto the floor for more excitement. PCR photo/Dave Cook
IVSO’s spring concert Elliott Butler is the soloist for this annual concert. / 16
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gone! The annual St. Bede Auction is Saturday. / 16
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