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They also pursue loan modifications and refinancing options to ensure that clients can continue to afford their homes. 5. Property Tax Policies Cabarrus County provides residents with a number of tax relief programs. These include: • Homestead Exclusion for Elderly & Disabled (NCGS 105- 277.01) • Homestead Circuit Breaker Deferment (NCGS 105 -277B) • Disabled Veteran Exclusion (NCGS 105- 277.1C) • Property Tax Exemptions (NCGS 105 -277.8 thru 278.8) • Present Use Deferment Program (NCGS 105 -277.2 thru 277.7) These programs make property more affordable to maintain. Many properties in Cabarrus County may become less affordable for lower income families due to proximity to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Research Campus or Concord Mills Mall and other areas where there is a demand for property. These tax relief programs are prominently displayed on Cabarrus County's website, recommended by Social Services, nonprofit agencies and the Cabarrus County Aging Department. Citizens may visit the offices at any time to learn how to obtain reductions that may be available to them. Additionally, Cabarrus County provides opportunities to persons with back taxes to establish payment plans that are affordable and appropriate for their income. There is also an appeals process beyond meeting with the Tax Assessor with the Board of Equalization and Review. This board makes decisions on the correctness of the value given to a property. This board is appointed by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners and consists of people who have knowledge in the field of real estate, assessment, etc. Finally, Cabarrus County provides property tax incentives to businesses wishing to relocate to Cabarrus County in an effort to create more jobs. The incentive is paid if the correct amount of jobs are created by the business in a specified time. There are no known impediments in property tax policies. 6. Planning and Zoning Boards Each community in Cabarrus County appoints its own Planning and Zoning Board and adopts their own regulations. Each community provides options for multifamily and smaller lot subdivisions. The communities with water and sewer service are able to provide more dense development. Cabarrus County is limited by lack of infrastructure in much of the jurisdiction and also has very poor soils in the unincorporated areas of the county. 211 Analysis of Impediments March 2011 Attachment number 1 F -1 Page 71