Elderly and disabled homeowners are reminded by Town Assessor Jane Dickman Buden that they have until May 15 to file for benefits for homeowners for the 2014 Grand List year. Income limits for homeowners are: for a single person are not to exceed $34,600; and for a married couple are not to exceed $42,200. The Town of Plainville is currently sponsoring a local option elderly program. Income requirements of this program are $41,900 for a single person and $47,300 for a married couple. Applicants must meet all other requirements of the state program. Qualifications for the above benefits are: Applicants must have been 65 years old prior to Dec. 31, 2014 or have a 100 percent disability rating from the Social Security Administration or be the widow/widower age 50 or over of a previously approved applicant. Persons filing must provide a copy of their 2014 income tax return or if not required to file a return, must supply copies of their sources of income and the amounts. Proof of Social Security benefits (1099) collected for 2014 is also needed. The Town of Plainville also has a local option tax freeze program. Applicants must be 70 years of age or older […]
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