RENTERS REBATE WALK IN PM SESSION

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

East Hartford Social Services Continuing to Accept Applications for the RENTERS REBATE PROGRAM

East Hartford Social Services reminds residents that they are continuing to accept applications for the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, Renters Rebate Program. 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. & 2:00-3:00 p.m.  This program may provide elderly and disabled renters with a small refund check based on the amount of rent and utilities they paid in 2018. At the time you apply, please make sure that you bring all of the following documentation with you, which applies to your situation:

Eligibility requirements are:65 years of age or older or 100% disabled, age 18 or older (by 12/31/18)
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 calendar year 2018):
Social Security Income (form SSA 1099) & SSI if applicableCopy of 2018 Federal Income Tax Return, if filed                                                       Or1099 forms for pensions, dividends, interest, stocks & bonds, etc.W-2’s from employmentVeterans Disability or Railroad Retirement 100% Disabled:   Benefits Verification form from Social Security showing 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.