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.
A homestead exemption is an amount of tax that is forgiven for properties that are used as a homestead which means your main home. I add that if you have paid the non-homestead taxes, you can get a refund of the difference if you go to the tax office and fill out the paperwork. There is a time limit on the refund, so don't delay if this applies to you. ninasgramma Â· 8 years ago. Thumbs up.