East Hartford Social Services Announces REMOTE Renters Rebate Sign-Ups for 2021
East Hartford, CT — As a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, East Hartford Social Services will continue to accept application for this year’s Renters Rebate Program over the phone. Applicants are requested to call Social Services at 860-291-7248 to schedule a telephone application time, beginning April 1st. At the appointment time a Social Services staff member will call you back to complete your application over the phone. Once all information is entered, the application will be mailed to you for signing, with return of all the necessary documentation listed below:
ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Eligibility requirements are:
- 65 years of age or older or 100% disabled, age 18 or older (by 12/31/2020)
- 2020 QUALIFYING income (including all Social Security benefits) must not have exceeded $45,800 for a married couple or $37,600 for a single individual
Required Income Documentation (all for calendar year 2020):
- Social Security Income (form SSA 1099) & SSI if applicable
- Copy of 2020 Federal Income Tax Return & all schedules, if filed,
1099 forms for pensions, dividends, interest, stocks & bonds, etc.
- W-2’s from employment
- Veterans Disability or Railroad Retirement
- 100% Disabled: Benefit Verification letter from Social Security stating date disability began & proof of SSI benefit, along with other forms listed above, if applicable
Required Expense Documentation:
- Rent receipts for 2020 (all 12 months)
- Utility bills you paid in 2020 (heat, gas, electric, only). NO telephone, cable or medical bills
Appointments may be scheduled by calling Social Services at 860-291-7248. This year’s program dates run from April 1-October 1, 2021.
Please Note:
Rebate checks will not start being mailed out until the end of the application period. Anybody the applicant designates may file an application on their behalf.