The Assessor’s Office will be accepting applications for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowners program, and the Town of Watertown Local Option Elderly Credit from February 1st through May 15th, 2011.
In order to qualify for the program, the applicant must have reached the age of 65 by December 31, 2010, or be considered totally disabled by Social Security. Income limitations for the state program are $32,300 for a single person and $39,500 for a married couple. Income includes Social Security, interest, wages, and pensions and copies of all statements relevant to this income must be presented at the time of application including a copy of the IRS form 1040, if one is filed. If the applicant is totally disabled, proof of the disability (TPQY) must be provided. Income limitation for the Town of Watertown program is $45,000.
Additional Veteran’s Benefit applications for those who qualify can be accepted at the same time.
The Assessor’s office is located in the old Town Hall, 37 DeForest St., Watertown, CT 06795. Call 860-945-5235 with any questions.
Carolyn Nadeau
Assessor