Renters Rebate Program

 2018 RENTERS REBATE PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED

PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES IN THE SPRING 2019

East Hartford Social Services reminds residents that they are currently accepting applications for the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, Renters Rebate Program.  This program may provide elderly and disabled renters with a small refund check based on the amount of rent and utilities they paid in 2017. The application period runs through September 28, 2018.

For an appointment, call East Hartford Social Services at 860-291-7248.

Eligibility requirements are:

65 years of age or older or 100% disabled, age 18 or older (by 12/31/17)

2017 GROSS income (including all Social Security benefits) must not have exceeded $43,000 for a married couple or $35,300 for a single individual.

Required Income Documentation (all for calendar year 2017):

Social Security Income (form SSA 1099) & SSI if applicable

Copy of 2017 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 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 2017 (all 12 months)

Utility bills you paid in 2017 (heat, gas, electric, only). NO telephone, cable or medical bills