Are there any tax relief programs for senior citizens or for people on social security disability?

Homeowners: If you or your spouse are 65 years of age or older, or totally disabled and own your own home, you may be eligible for a tax credit through the elderly/disabled low income homeowners program.  The filing period is February 1 through May 15 to receive this benefit on your July bill.  In addition, if you are 70 years of age or older, and meet the income requirements for the homeowners program, you may be eligible for a tax freeze.

Renters: If you or your spouse is 65 years of age or older, or totally disabled and rent in Pomfret, you may be eligible for the low income Renter’s Rebate.  The filing period for this program is April 1 through October 1.

Call the Assessor's Office if you believe you may qualify for one of these programs.