PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR SOUTHBURY SENIORS

Update:  If your income including Social Security is less than $49,500 for 2011, please contact the Assessor's office to determine your eligibility for a tax credit.

The town of Southbury has two programs which offer substantial property tax relief for qualifying seniors:

State-funded “Circuit Breaker” program:  Provides property tax reductions of up to $1,250 for qualified homeowners and up to $900 for qualified renters who are age 65 or older and the totally disabled of any age.  The qualifying income limits for the state program in 2012 is $39,500 for married couples and $32,300 for single individuals.

Local-funded “Circuit Breaker Match” program:  Provides additional property tax reduction from a minimum of $300 to a maximum of $1,875 to homeowners who are age 65 and older and the totally disabled. The qualifying income limit for the local program in 2012 is $49,500 for both married couples and single individuals. The income limits for both the state and local programs are adjusted annually for social security increases.

•  In Southbury more than 20% of all senior households receive tax reductions through these programs.
•  Qualified homeowners receive lower property tax bills from the town while eligible renters get a check directly from the state.
•  The enrollment period for homeowners begins Feb 1st and ends on May 15, 2012. Renter enrollment begins on May 16th and ends Sept. 15th.

If you are a homeowner, please print, complete, and return the program form to the Assessor's Office at 501 Main St. South.

Program Form
 
 Assessor's Office

If you are a renter, please contact the Senior Center at (203) 262-0651.

 Senior Center