The qualifying income guidelines for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program for applications to be filed for the 2019 Benefit year are $37,000.00 for an unmarried individual and $45,100.00 for married persons.
If you are currently participating in the Homeowner Program and need to reapply, you will receive notice from the Preston Assessor’s Office advising you of that requirement. The application-filing period for Homeowners will be February 1, 2020 through May 15, 2020.
You will need to provide proof of all sources of income including but not limited to Social Security, pensions, interest statements, employment, etc. If you filed Income Tax, a copy of the signed and dated document is necessary to provide as well. It is extremely important that you bring all necessary documentation regarding proof of your income when you arrive for your appointment.
Appointments may be scheduled by telephoning 860-887-5581 extension 6. If we are unable to accept your call immediately, please leave your name and telephone along with a brief message regarding the nature of your call. We will return your call as soon as possible.
Please remember that the Assessor’s Office will be forwarding letters to those homeowners who need to reapply this year. If you have never applied for the program or are unsure if you need to reapply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Questions concerning the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program may also be directed to the Preston Assessor’s Office at 860-887-5581 extension 115.
I will be happy to schedule appointments for the Elderly Homeowner Program which Begins on February 1st. (We cannot accommodate requests to complete your application prior to February 1st.
Appointments may be scheduled for the Preston Town Hall, 389 Route 2 or at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road. Once again, to schedule an appointment, the telephone number is 860-887-5581 extension 6.