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Town of East Hartford Announces Open Application for the 2022 Renters Rebate Program

Posted on: March 30, 2022 - 3:59pm
Renters Rebate 2022

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford Social Services would like to announce that the application period for the annual Renters Rebate Program for residents begins on April 1, 2022. The application period will run through October 1, 2022.  This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut through the Office of Policy & Management to provide elderly and disabled renters with a limited refund based on the amount of rent and utilities they paid in 2021.

How to apply?

  • Residents can call the Social Services at 860-291-7248 to set up an in-person or phone appointment to assist with the application process, or request an application be mailed to you.
  • Individuals can access the application form on the Renters Rebate web page; signed applications & required documents can be dropped off in the Social Services office on the lower level of Town Hall, 740 Main Street; returned via fax at 860-291-7304; mailed to East Hartford Social Services; or placed in the green drop box located at the Town Hall parking lot.

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 at the library to minimize wait times.  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

Eligibility requirements are:

  • 65 years of age or older or 100% disabled, age 18 or older (by 12/31/2021)
  • 2021 QUALIFYING income (including all Social Security benefits) must not have exceeded $46,400 for a married couple or $38,100 for a single individual
  • CLICK HERE for additional details regarding eligibility and documentation requirements.

Required Income Documentation (all for calendar year 2021):

  • Social Security Income (form SSA 1099) & SSI if applicable
  • Copy of 2021 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 2021 (all 12 months) 
  • Utility bills you paid in 2021 (heat, gas, electric, only). NO telephone, cable or medical bills.

The Office of Policy & Management will begin mailing out rebate checks after the application period closes.  Persons needing assistance with the application may designate another individual to file an application on their behalf.