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Tax Relief Program for Elderly & Disabled Homeowners
The State of Connecticut and the Town of Somers offers a tax relief program for elderly and totally disabled persons who meet
certain income parameters. Tax Relief takes the form of a credit that appears on an eligible person’s real estate tax bill. The
credit amount is based upon graduated levels of income and a person’s marital status.
Applications for tax credits are filed with the Assessor of the town in which the elderly or totally disabled person resides. The
filing period is between February 1st and May 15th. After initially being granted tax relief, claimants must reapply for subsequent
qualification on a biennial basis.
In order to qualify for a tax credit on the July 2008 tax bill, the homeowner or spouse must have been 65 years of age by December 31,
2007 or be totally disabled.
The applicant must own the home on or before October 1, 2007 and reside at the property for which tax relief is sought, or must hold
tenancy for life use.
The claimant’s 2007 qualifying income cannot exceed $36,500. Qualifying income is defined as adjusted gross income and tax-exempt
interest plus any other income not included in such adjusted gross income.
If a claimant filed a Federal Income Tax Return for 2007, a copy must be presented to the Assessor. If a Federal Tax Return is not
filed, proof of income such as 1099 Interest, 1099 Dividend, and Social Security 1099, must be presented.
Additional Veteran’s Benefits
The Town also provides an additional exemption of $5,000 of assessed property value to qualified veterans or the surviving spouse of
a veteran. In order to qualify for this additional veteran’s benefit, application must be made with the Assessor between February 1,
2008 and October 1, 2008 and every two years thereafter. Income from all sources for 2007 cannot exceed $29,800 for single applicants
and $36,500 for married applicants.
Town Commission & Committee Openings
The following are positions currently open for appointment or will have
openings in the next few months. If you would like to
volunteer to serve please contact the First Selectman's office at 763-8200 or
email
selectman@townofsomers.necoxmail.com
- Advisory to Elderly
- Computer Committee
- Conservation Commission Alternate
- Economic Development
- Ethics Commission
- Fire Commission
- Prison Liason / Public Safety
- Pension Committee
- Water Pollution Control Authority, alternates
- Zoning Board of Appeals
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