Renters Tax Relief Program
Renters receive direct grants from the State of Connecticut on the assumption that part of their rent goes to cover their landlord’s property tax. The filing period is between May 15 and September 15 every year at the Sullivan Senior Center, 88 East Albert Street, Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by appointment. Call 860-489-2211.
Grants are given to qualifying people who are 65 years of age and over and for people who are totally disabled under the Social Security Disability Act. Renters must have resided in the State for at least one year. Certain government aid or subsidizes, such as monthly cash supplement, a one time cash supplement or clothing allowance will disqualify a person from the program.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
Proof of annual income including:
Income tax return, if filed
All 1099 Forms for Social Security, Pension, Interest, Dividends
W-2 for Wages
Utility Company Receipts, Rent Receipts or Canceled Checks
Fuel Assistance Program
This program is designed to help people pay for their winter home heating costs, if they qualify, by directly paying the oil company or utility company for the amount of money awarded to their household. If heat is included in a person’s rent, the renter must be paying more than 30% of their income for their monthly rent to qualify.
Applications are taken for senior citizens from October 1 through March 15 (thru April 15 for Utility Fuel Assistance) Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment. Call 860-489-2211.
2009-2010 Household income guidelines for senior citizens:
Household |
Limits |
1 Person |
$30,485 |
2 People |
$39,865 |
3 People |
$49,245 |
Assets must be accompanied with current bank statements
The following documents must be submitted to verify eligibility:
Proof of all current income including:
Social Security, Pension, Rental Income, Alimony, Interest
Last 4 weeks of pay stubs, if employed
Last 4 weeks of unemployment
Copy of most recent electric or gas bill if this is the method of heating your home
Proof of age
Rent receipt
Name of your deliverable fuel dealer
All Income Documents Must Be Current
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