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    ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED HOMEOWNERS TAX CREDIT 2022

    The filing period for the property tax relief program for elderly and totally disabled homeowners’ begins Feb
    1st and runs through May 15th. The homeowner must be at least 65 years of age at the close of 2021 or be
    receiving 100% disability benefits from Social Security. The homeowner must occupy the property as their
    principal residence and not be receiving tax relief benefits from any other town or state.

    Income limits for the 2021 calendar year cannot exceed $38,100 for a single individual or $46,400 for married
    couples. These amounts INCLUDE Social Security payments. A complete copy of the 2021 IRS return must
    be submitted at time of application with a copy of the Social Security 1099. If no IRS return is filed then all
    1099 forms and all income for the year must be presented. Veteran pensions and veteran disability
    payments are included as income for this program. Anyone filing under totally disabled must submit proof
    of disability, ie: an original award letter from Social Security and or a current status report from Social
    Security and any other income.

    In addition to the State homeowners tax credit, the Town of East Lyme passed an ordinance on November 2,
    2005 providing additional tax relief for elderly and totally disabled homeowners. Applicants must be a
    resident of East Lyme, 65 years of age or over, or under age 65 and totally disabled.

    Applicant must have been taxpayer of the Town of East Lyme for 10 years immediately preceding their
    receipt of Town tax credit. Payment of property taxes must be current as of date of application.

    Property for which tax credit is claimed must be occupied by applicant as his or her principal residence
    (more than 183 days each year). Income requirements are the same as those approved by the Office of Policy
    and Management. Proof of income and disability are required.

    Income limits are adjusted annually.

    Tax credit will range from $300.00 – $1,000.00 off the tax bill depending on applicants income.

    Maximum 2021 income is $46,400.00 regardless of martial status.

    To apply for any of the above programs, you must contact the Assessor’s Office located in the East Lyme
    Town Hall. For more information, call the Town Hall at 860-739-6931 and press #6.

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    MUNICIPAL MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

    The Dial-a-Ride Medical Transportation and Caregiver Mileage reimbursement program started their new
    fiscal year on July 1, 2021 and runs until June 30, 2022. Residents who are 60+ or persons with disabilities are
    eligible for the service. A one-page application is required in order to register. If you have already registered for
    the program, you do not need to complete a new registration form.
    Registered participants who cannot have their needs met by existing services will be provided a limited number of oneway trips per grant year (36) or as the grant dollars allow.
    For further information or for an application, please contact the Senior Center office.

    AARP TAX-AIDE 2022

    The AARP Tax-Aide program returns this year to provide free tax counseling and preparation for middle to low-income taxpayers with special attention to those people aged 60 and over. To schedule your appointment and get the details about how the program will operate, call the Senior Center as soon as possible. Appointments are going fast. Call 860-739-5859 to schedule an appointment.