General Requirements for the Elderly/Disabled Homeowners Program
Homeowners, 65 years and older, who meet specific guidelines, may be eligible for property tax relief. Below are the general requirements for the program. Please contact the Assessment Office at 860-561-7414 with any questions you may have or reference our Frequently Asked Questions about Real Estate Tax Reduction.
— This is a State Program —
| Age Requirement: | 65 years of age as of December 31, 2009 |
| Application Period: | February 1 - May 16, 2010 |
| Maximum Income Allowed: | Single: $32,300 Married: $39,500 |
| Information Needed: | Date of Birth and Social Security Numbers for Applicants; Proof of ALL income for 2009 (taxable or not taxable) |
| Benefit: | Works
on a sliding scale: Minimum of $150 off taxes Maximum of $1,250 off taxes |
Elderly Homeowner Program Checklist
The state requires proof of all income. Please submit the following when applying for the Elderly Homeowner Program:
- A copy of the 1099 form from Social Security
- A copy of a COMPLETE Income Tax Return for 2009 including ALL schedules
- If no Income Tax Return was filed, submit copies of ALL 1099 forms
- Copies of receipts for Rental Income, if applicable W-2 forms, if applicable
- W-2 forms, if applicable
(The list above is not all inclusive and is not intended to be so. Failure to provide complete proof of income can result in forfeiture of this benefit.)
