Homeless Survey Template: Property Tax Rebates

The Property Tax Rebates survey template helps organizations evaluate how well they are helping eligible homeowners reduce their property tax burden through rebate and relief programsan often-overlooked but powerful tool for preventing housing loss.

For low-income homeowners, seniors, and people with disabilities, property taxes can represent a significant and growing financial burden. Rising property values and tax assessments can price people out of homes they have owned for decades. Property tax rebate programs provide targeted relief that helps homeowners stay in place and maintain the housing stability they have worked hard to achieve.

This survey template captures participant feedback on the clarity and accessibility of the application process, the timeliness of rebate processing, the helpfulness of staff assistance, and whether the participant has a clear understanding of their eligibility and how to access the program in future years. The focus is on the most recent interaction to generate actionable, specific feedback.

Use this template to improve the accessibility and efficiency of your rebate program, identify where applicants struggle in the process, and demonstrate program impact to funders and policymakers. Property tax relief is not just a financial benefitit is a housing stability intervention that keeps people in their homes and prevents the displacement and homelessness that can follow.