Tax Credit for Elderly & Totally Disabled Homeowners (Local Program)
Filing Dates
Applications for this program are accepted between February 1st and May 15th at least every two years. If you are presently on the Elderly Program and it is time for you to renew, you will receive the application in the mail.
If you need assistance in filling out your forms, please make an appointment with the Social Services Department at 860-291-7248.
Meet State requirements except for income limits.
Meet income limits determined by the Town. The Town 2023 income limits are $68,400 for a married couple and $58,800 for a single person. These income requirements are $15,000 above the State requirements.
Your assets, excluding the value of your primary residence and any tax deferred retirement investments, can not exceed $100,000.
Residents whose property tax does not exceed 7% of income will not be eligible for this program.
When state and local assistance combined exceed 75% of your property tax, eligibility for this program stops.
The maximum credit is $900 and the minimum is $100.
Questions
For additional explanation and/or information please call the Assessor's Office (860) 291-7260.