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Senior Programs
Join the nearly 1,100 members of the Senior Program today and begin to reap the benefits for your mind, body, spirit and community. Our members learn for enjoyment and personal growth. They enjoy tours, travel, discovering new friends and interest, Whether you are ready to glide onto a ballroom dance floor or learn more about the humanities, there...
Senior Citizen Safety Tips
Senior Citizens can unfortunately find themselves victim to a number of crimes, including fraud and other scams. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office provides a great deal of detailed information that can help protect you and your loved ones.
Click here to visit the site for information on the following topics:
- The Real Deal on Reverse Mortgages
- Reducing Junk Mail to Seniors
- Annuities: Beware Unsuitable Investments to Seniors
- Beware of Scams Targeting Grandparents
- Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
- Avoid Federal Stimulus Scams
- Seniors Guide to Fighting Fraud
- Beware of Unlicensed Health Plans
- Consumer Tips on Propane Gas Costs
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Probate and Planning: A Guide to Planning for the Future
- Managing Managed Care - Of Particular Note to Seniors
- Sweepstakes Information
- Avoid Investment Scams
- Charities: Avoid Shams and Scams
- Living Trust Mills
How taxes are calculated
Property taxes are based on assessed value. Minnesota law requires that the assessed value of your home reflect its market value: the price a buyer would typically pay for your home in today's real estate market. Assessors set your home's value by comparing what similar homes in your neighborhood actually sold for in the last year. For questions...
File of Life
In an emergency, every second counts. A File of Life helps rescue workers responding to your home guide on-site treatment and notify your doctor and family.
St. Louis Park Fire Department has FREE File of Life kits (for St. Louis park residents) available at City Hall. CLICK HERE to download
Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral
Are you a senior citizen concerned about your ability to pay your property taxes? If so, the State of Minnesota's Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral program may be able to help. Under this program, qualifying seniors pay no more than three percent of their net income toward their tax bill and the state pays any remaining tax as a low interest...
Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral
Are you a senior citizen concerned about your ability to pay your property taxes? If so, the State of Minnesota's Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral program may be able to help. Under this program, qualifying seniors pay no more than three percent of their net income toward their tax bill and the state pays any remaining tax as a low interest...
H.O.M.E. Chore Program to Help Local Senior Citizens
Get involved in your neighborhood! The H.O.M.E. program provides home chore services like mowing, raking and/or snow shoveling for senior citizens in our community. They have clients in many neighborhoods that can use your help; volunteering even one time can make a difference and you can decide what you would like to help with! This volunteer opportunity...
