Programs

    PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR SENIORS OR DISABLED PERSONS

    Property tax credits from $150 to $1,250 from total tax are available for low-income seniors or disabled homeowners on their primary residence. Eligibility for the “Homeowner’s Program” is based on the following criteria:
    Property owner who is at least 65 years old as of December 31 proceeding the filing period or is at least 50 years old and the widow(er) of a previously approved applicant is eligible. Totally disabled taxpayers regardless of age may also be eligible upon presentation of a Social Security Award Letter or an SSA-1099 with Medicare premiums, or proof of benefits comparable to those of the Social Security Administration. Property must be owned or held in “life use” by the applicant as of October 1 of the year prior to the application period and at the time of application.

    Income limits are determined annually by the State of Connecticut.* “Income” is considered income from all sources, including tax-exempt interest and Social Security. The income limit for the 2019 tax year is $45,100 for couples and $37,000 for single applicants. Applications must be renewed every two years between February 1 and May 15. Applicants must bring with them copies of their Federal Income Tax (if filed) and their SSA-1099. If taxes are not filed, applicant must provide statements of all income sources (pensions, interest income, SSA-1099, etc.)

    *Qualifying Income thresholds are based on Connecticut Office of Policy & Management guidelines set annually.

    Falls Talk Personalized Fall Prevention

    A Health Promotion Program for Adults 60+

    What is Fall Talk?

    It is one-on-one program conducted in a no contact COVID-19 safe way to help you become aware of best practices and practical interventions to prevents falls.  This program meets the Administration of Community Living’s highest level criteria for evidence-based health promotion programs.

    A personalized approach that helps you discover your own “fall threats”.  This increased awareness translates into successful fall prevention in real life situations and MOST IMPORTANTLY has successfully prevented falls!

    This program is supported by the Senior Resources-Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act.

    Program is at NO COST

    Stay Independent and Active

    Contact us Today

    Connie Capacchione, Program Coordinator, Uncas Health District, 860-823-1189 Ext: 122, c-capacchione@uncashd.org

    Visit us on the web: www.uncashd.org

    Lunch at 11:30am Daily

    We are here for you for curbside sandwich pickup,
    Please call in your order no later than 11:00 for 11:30 pickup.
    Call 860-376-2329 to place your order.

    RENTER’S REBATES

    Senior or disabled low-income renters may be eligible for a partial rebate of rent and utility bills, excluding telephone and cable. The filing period is April 1 through October 1. Applications are available at the Assessor’s Office.

    For more information and to apply contact our Assessor’s office at 860-376-5115