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East Hartford Social Services Advises Residents of the Deadline to Apply for Elderly & Disabled Homeowner’s Tax Relief Programs

Posted on: March 28, 2022 - 4:52pm
East Hartford Social Services Advises Residents of the Deadline to Apply for Elderly & Disabled Homeowner’s Tax Relief Programs

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford Social Services, in partnership with the Assessor’s Office, administers several exemption programs that benefit the elderly, persons with disabilities, and veterans.  Applications are accepted from February 1 through May 15 at least every two years. Eligible individuals may receive a credit ranging from $100 to $700. For details regarding eligibility and documentation requirements, please visit the Assessor Exemption Programs website.

Requirements:

  • Be at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2021 or you must be over 18 and permanently and totally disabled. Proof of 100% disability from Social Security (form TPQY) required.
    Own the property or hold a tenancy, which makes the applicant liable for payment of taxes (CGS Sec.  12-48). The property must be the applicant’s primary residence as of October 1st.
  • Be a permanent resident of the State of Connecticut as of October 1, 2021.
  • Meet income limits determined by the State & the Town.  The 2021 income limits for the State Programs are $46,400 for married persons, $38,100 for single, Town Programs are $57,400 for married couples, $49,100 for single persons and $67,400 for married couples with dependent children in which one spouse is disabled and receiving Social Security Disability Benefits (form TPQY).
  • Please note for Town tax exemption programs your assets, excluding the value of your primary residence and any tax deferred retirement investments, cannot exceed $100,000.
  • Include a copy of your 2021 Federal Income Tax Return & all Schedules if you have filed one, and Social Security 1099 forms.
  • If no income tax return was filed, please submit the following proofs of income with your application:
  • Total Income from 2021 (all sources);
  • Social Security Income for 2021 (form SSA 1099), if 65 or older and not yet collecting, note required from Social Security Administration stating you are not yet collecting SSI;
  • Pension Benefits for 2021;
  • Interest Statements, dividends from stocks & bonds for 2021; and
  • Railroad Retirement for 2021.

Additional Information:

  • Residents whose property tax does not exceed 7% of income will not be eligible for this program.
  • When state and local assistance combined exceed 75% of your property tax, eligibility for this program stops.

Application Assistance at the Raymond Library and Senior Center

East Hartford Social Services will be available at the Raymond Library for after-hours assistance with the application process, as well as the Senior Center during specific dates and times.  Residents are encouraged to contact Social Services at 860-291-7248 to schedule an appointment to minimize wait time.  Walk-ins are also welcome and will be assisted on a first come, first serve basis.  Please plan to bring required documentation.

Raymond Library – 840 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108

  • Dates: Tuesday, April 12 and April 26
  • Hours: 4:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Second floor reference room
     

Senior Center – 15 Milbrook Drive, East Hartford, CT 06108

  • Dates: Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, and 28
  • Hours: 9:30 a.m. through 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Conference room