Rent Rebate Program

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS OR DISABLED WHO PAY RENT IN PRIVATE APARTMENTS, HIGH RISE, COOPERATIVES, CONGREGATE HOUSING, SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, ROOMING HOUSES

MAY 15^TH THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15^TH, 2008

CONNECTICUT RENT REBATE PROGRAM

THE FIRST DAY OF APPLICATION WILL BE ON THURSDAY, MAY 15^TH – AFTER MAY 15^TH,

APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ONLY ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Last day for applications falls on Monday, September 15, 2008

8:30 A.M. -- 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. -- 3:30 P.M.

Questions? Phone 977-4747

Requirements for Eligibility

 All applicants must be 65 as of 12/31/07 OR receiving Social Security Disability benefits.

 All applicants must have resided in the State of Connecticut for one full year at some time in your life, and also be a resident of the State at the time of application.

 Qualifying income for 2007 must not exceed $29,800* for a single person, $36,500* for a married couple. *(Note: higher income limits than 2006)

Eligible renters who received cash benefits from the Department of Social Services (DSS) may apply for rent rebate. The Office of Policy and Management will deduct the monies received from DSS so long as the rebate is for at least $10 more than the cash assistance received from DSS.

Documents Required When You Apply

 Twelve (12) Receipts or Canceled Checks proving rent PAID IN 2007 OR a letter from the landlord showing the gross amount paid for rent in 2007. A copy of your lease is NOT an acceptable proof of rent paid.

 Twelve (12) Receipts or Canceled Checks proving you paid utility expenses (gas, electric, oil, water) in 2007 OR a letter from the utility company showing total payments in 2007.

 Proof of all income for 2007 such as Forms 1099 or W2’s (Social Security, Railroad pension, Pension income, Interest Statements from the bank, Dividends, Wages, etc).

 If you filed an income tax return, we will need a copy to attach to your application.

 Persons on disability must have current proof of disability, i.e., a TPQY from Social Security clearly indicating “Disabled Individual”.

Special Rent Rebate visitor’s passes will be available at the Lobby Security Desk which will allow you to come to the 9^th floor to have your application taken. Due to staff and time constraints, there will be only 15 passes for the morning and 10 for the afternoon issued. Passes will be given out to applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis only.

If you are unable to come to the Government Center to make your application, you may designate a friend, neighbor or relative to come on your behalf. If you do not have someone who can put in an application for you, please call the Outreach Coordinator, Maria V. Mason, at 977-4747 to make special arrangements.