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.
How to Apply for the Homestead Credit. If your property is eligible for the Homestead Credit, it will automatically be calculated on your tax assessment notice. So it is important that the information as to whether the property is your principal residence is accurate. This is found at the top of your assessment notice.