While the tax rate has declined in the past two years, Scott County also recognizes that retired property owners on fixed incomes, often have difficulty with the financial burden of property taxes, especially when homes appreciate in value. Retirees will complete an application form and submit it to the Scott County Employee Relations Department. The application will be screened and matched with requests for temporary positions as they become available in County departments, and referred to the department hiring authority. The hiring authority within the department makes the final determination for job placement.
Eligible positions are short-term, temporary or intermittent positions only.
Payment of the wages comes from the department's operating budget. Once the retiree has met the maximum of the tax obligation, the assignment ends. This will allow other individuals the opportunity to participate in the program. All wages will be paid directly to the retiree who in turn, will be responsible for paying their tax obligation when it becomes due. Applications will be kept on file for one year unless the retiree notifies the Employee Relations Department of continuing interest to participate in the program.