The Renter’s Rebate Program begins accepting applications on April 1st through October 1st, 2024.
Participants in the program must be 65 years of age by the end of the
calendar year preceding the filing period; or be 50 years of age or older and the
surviving spouse of a renter, who at the time of his/her death, had qualified and
was entitled to tax relief at the time of his/her death. Applicants filing under the
disability provision must be accompanied by current proof of disability. The
Claimant must have been a resident in Connecticut for a one-year period of time
prior to filing an application.
The qualifying income guidelines for the calendar year 202 3 must not
exceed $43,800.00 if unmarried, or $53,400.00 if married. For married couples or other, unless legally separated, income from both husband and wife must be
counted in establishing qualifying income, regardless of living arrangements.
Qualifying income is considered wages, bonuses, commissions, gratuities
and fees; self-employment net income, gross Social Security benefits, Federal
Supplemental Security income, dividends, interest, annuities; IRA distributions,
Black Lung payments; Green Thumb payments; interest resulting from gifts
received; Lottery winnings; net rental income, pensions, Railroad Retirement;
severance pay, Unemployment compensation, Workers Compensation, Alimony,
etc.
The applicant must provide proof of rent and utilities payments during the
2023 calendar year.
Individuals interested in making application for the Renters Rebate of
Elderly and Totally Disabled Program are requested to contact the Senior Affairs
Office at 860-887-5581 ext. When leaving a message, please include your name
and telephone number. Thank You.