1. Lucas County Homestead Exemption (Property Tax Relief)

Many Sylvania retirees qualify for the Ohio Homestead Exemption, which can reduce property taxes on a primary residence.

2. City of Sylvania Tax Information

Retirees who still have consulting income or part-time work should understand Sylvania's municipal tax rules.

3. Pathway Toledo

Good resource for financial hardships or guidance. They provide help with utility assistance, home repairs for seniors, help with paperwork and financial forms, and referrals to other support programs.

4. AARP Tax-Aide

Very useful for retirees. Free tax preparation for many people over age 50.

5. Lucas County AREIS System

Help search property values, transfers, current taxes and more.

6. Sylvania Senior Center

Local hub of activities, senior support, programs, lunches and referrals.

7. Golden Buckeye Program

Ohio's statewide discount card for people age 60+. Discounts and Rx savings.

8. Legal Outreach Services - free eldercare legal support, via Senior Center

9. Area Office on Aging

Local aging services including volunteer patrol, respite support, fire safety education, meals delivery and more.

10. Social Security Administration

Retiree benefits for you and your spouse.

11. Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter

Support, education and your local chapter.

12. Benefits Checkup

Connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help them afford nutritious food, health care, and more.

13. Volunteer Match

Would you like to volunteer, but are not sure where to start or who to call? Check here.

14. Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI)

Non-credit courses for adults 50+ designed by adults 50+ - great for intellectual engagement and socializing.

15. USA.gov

"Making government services easier" is the purpose of this "hub" of federal agencies. Many benefit Sylvania retirees or their families.

16. IRS Retirement Plans

The go to site for all things retirement plans, IRAs, RMDs, published guidance and tax forms & publications.

17. Grants for Seniors

A large online directory of financial aid, food, healthcare and home repair grants.


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