Home Owner's Program For The Elderly and Totally Disabled
Filing Period is between February 1st and May 15th
A tax relief program for elderly and totally disabled persons who meet certain income parameters is available to those who qualify. Once a person is approved for a tax credit, he must submit an application on a biennial basis. Under the property tax credit program an applicant must, as of the October 1st assessment date:
· Be a Connecticut Resident
· Record owner or hold a life use, both on October 1st
· Be 65 years of age as of December 31st preceding the date in which he files an application for tax relief
OR:
· Be receiving permanent total disability benefits
See Income and grant information below;
Homeowners
Income and Grant Information - 2011 Benefit Year
Filing period February 1, 2012 - May 15, 2012
Income |
Tax Credit % |
Tax Credit Maximum |
Tax Credit Minimum |
Over |
To |
Married |
Unmarried |
Married |
Unmarried |
Married |
Unmarried |
$-0- |
$16,100 |
50% |
40% |
$1,250 |
$1,000 |
$400 |
$350 |
16,100 |
21,700 |
40 |
30 |
1,000 |
750 |
350 |
250 |
21,700 |
27,100 |
30 |
20 |
750 |
500 |
250 |
150 |
27,100 |
32,300 |
20 |
10 |
500 |
250 |
150 |
150 |
32,300 |
39,500 |
10 |
-0- |
250 |
-0- |
150 |
-0- |
There is also a town benefit for single seniors who earn up to $36,300 and couples who earn up to $43,500, but there are additional requirements. Eligible applicants receive a $195.00 property tax discount.
Applications will be processed at the Senior Center by appointment only (648-6361). Be sure to bring with you at the time of your appointment the following documents;
. Income tax (if filing)
· Social Security Statement (SSA-1099)
· Pension Statement
· Bank Interest Statement
· Any other income
At that time application will be processed for the “Local Option” in which the town matches qualified state benefit (up to 75% of applicable tax maximum)
Renter's Program For The Elderly and Totally Disabled
Filing period is between May 15th and September 15th
Renters
Income and Grant Information - 2011 Benefit Year
Filing period May 15, 2012 - September 15, 2012
Income |
|
Maximum Credit |
|
Minimum Credit |
Over |
to |
|
Married |
Single |
|
Married |
Single |
$-0- |
$16,100 |
|
$900 |
$700 |
|
$400 |
$300 |
16,100 |
21,700 |
|
700 |
500 |
|
300 |
200 |
21,700 |
27,100 |
|
500 |
250 |
|
200 |
100 |
27,100 |
32,300 |
|
250 |
150 |
|
100 |
50 |
32,300 |
39,500 |
|
150 |
-0- |
|
50 |
-0- |
Renters Program is basically the same as Homeowners program except, you will need to bring additional information when filing an application at the Senior Center:
. Income tax return (if filing)
· Social Security Statement (SSA-1099)
· Pension Statement
· Bank Interest Statement
· Any other income
· Proof of Rent for 12 months
· Payments of Electric, Gas, Water and Fuel for 12 months
For additional information contact the Assessor's Office at (860) 644-2511 ext 211
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