2. variant of Houck 1. Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4 http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Hoek-famil... HOUCK Surname The Anglo-Saxon name Houck comes from the family having resided in the place called Hooke in Devon. Houck has been spelled many different ways.
The Homestead Credit is a tax benefit for renters and homeowners with low or moderate incomes. It is designed to lessen the impact of rent and property taxes. Qualifying persons can get back some or all of their state taxes withheld during the year.
Find out whether you are eligible to obtain property tax exemption based on your property qualifying as a homestead. Usually, a homestead refers to a property owned by a widowed spouse that is protected from property taxes to ensure that she is provided with shelter after her spouse's death. It is usually necessary to apply for and obtain homestead property tax exemption prior to the death of the spouse who owned it.