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East Hartford Social Services Department is Accepting Applications for the Renters Rebate Program

Application Process Open through October 1, 2019
Posted on: July 26, 2019 - 1:01pm
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East Hartford, CT—The East Hartford Social Services Department would like to remind residents that the application process for the Renters Rebate Program is open and the department continues to accept applications. This state program provides elderly and disabled renters with a small refund check based on the amount of rent and utilities they paid in 2018. In addition to scheduled office appointments, applications will also be accepted on a walk-in basis (no appointments necessary) every Tuesday in September between 9:30-11:00 a.m. and  2:00-3:00 p.m. 

Eligibility requirements are:

  • 65 years of age or older or 100% disabled, age 18 or older (by December 31, 2018)
  • 2018 GROSS income (including all Social Security benefits) must not have exceeded $43,900 for a married couple or $36,000 for a single individual

Required Income Documentation (all for 2018 calendar year):

  • Social Security Income (form SSA 1099) & SSI if applicable
  • Copy of 2018 Federal Income Tax Return, if filed

Or

  • 1099 forms for pensions, dividends, interest, stocks & bonds, etc.
  • W-2’s from employment
  • Veterans Disability or Railroad Retirement
  • 100% Disabled:   Benefits Verification Letter from Social Security start date disability began & proof of SSI benefit, along with other forms listed above, if applicable

Required Expense Documentation:

  • Rent receipts for 2018 (all 12 months) 
  • Utility bills you paid in 2018 (heat, gas, electric, only). NO telephone, cable or medical bills.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications cannot be processed without all of the required documentation. The 2018 application period ends on October 1, 2019.

Questions can be directed to Social Services at 860-291-7248.