Elderly Tax Relief Program Deadline Approaching

The due date for residents to apply for the Elderly and Disabled Homeowner’s Property Tax Relief Program is May 15, 2012.

The program offers property tax relief to elderly and disabled homeowners who meet certain age, income and residency requirements. These programs provide a credit directly against the taxes that would otherwise have to be paid. Applications for both tax relief programs are available from the Town Assessor's Office.

For the elderly tax credit program, the applicant or spouse must have been 65 years of age prior to December 31, 2011; they must reside on the property for more than 182 days per year; and, they must not be delinquent in paying their property taxes to the town.

For the disabled program, the same requirements apply; however there is no age requirement. Instead the applicant must provide proof of disability.

The maximum income levels for both programs are married: $45,500; single: $38,300.

Proof of all income including Social Security benefits is required from each applicant.

The Town also offers an Elderly Tax Freeze Program for taxpayers who are 80 years of age and older. Please contact the Assessor's Office for more information or with any questions at (860) 675-2370.