Mary Welander

• 65 years of age or over or totally disabled
• Own and reside in the home
• Have income of $49,100 or less for a married couple or $40,300 or less for a single person
• 2022 income tax filing must be provided
  • *If income tax filing is no longer needed for you, please submit the Social Security Award Letter and any other 1099 income statements received*
• Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2023

State and Local Veterans Exemption Program

• Served, or be currently serving, on active duty for a minimum of 90 days during a time of war and have filed a notice of honorable discharge or active duty with the Town Clerk
• Have income of $49,100 or less for a married couple and $40,300 or less for a single person
  
  • *Unless the veteran has a 100% VA rated disability rating*
• Taxable income information must be provided
• Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2023

How to Submit:

Please fill out an application by clicking here, fill out items 1 through 5, and print the document out. The rest of the application will be completed in person in the Assessor’s Office upon submission.

Applications must be submitted in person in the Assessor’s Office and remember to bring all appropriate income verification documents listed above.

• The Assessor’s Office is located on the 1^st Floor (lower level) of Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, and is open from 8:30AM – 12:00PM and 2:00PM – 4:30PM Monday through Friday.

Renters have until November 15, 2023, to submit a request for an extension of time to file to OPM for the Renter's Rebate Program! The request for an extension of time to file must be accompanied by a doctor’s letter indicating that the renter had a medical condition that contributed to them not applying during the designated filing period.

Renter's Rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single persons. The rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the calendar year prior to the year in which the renter applies. Application may be made at the municipality social service agency, or the Assessor's Office between April 1st and October 1st.

Eligibility:

• 65 years of age or older
• 50 years of age or older and the surviving spouse of a renter who - at the time of the renter's death - had qualified and was entitled to tax relief provided such spouse was domiciled with such renter at the time of the renters’ death
• 18 years of age or older and eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits
• Meet the one-year state residency requirement

To learn more and apply, please click the buttons below:

• The Hamden Patch: "Hamden Receives Nearly $200K For DMV Office Upgrades"

As of July 16, 2022, 2-1-1 changed to 9-8-8. By dialing 9-8-8, it will route your calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 9-8-8 has resources for anyone with an addictive behavior and also for those looking for assistance who have loved ones with a substance use disorder. Call or text 9-8-8 for free, confidential help.