Our Services

The Social Work staff assist with the applications for the following programs available to help eligible seniors and disabled residents. For current eligibility criteria, please follow the individual links listed below.  Application time frames vary by program, see specific program information below.

 

Renters' Rebate Program

The State of Connecticut offers a relief program for renters, recognizing that rents may be set relative to taxes paid by the landlord. Applications are accepted April 1st through October 1st every year for the rent paid the prior year.  Applications are accepted by appointment only at the Social Services office in the Riverfront Community Center (Documentation needed).  For more information on this program and for income guidelines, please follow the link to the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, OPM.

State and Local Tax Relief Programs

The Assessor’s Office for the Town of Glastonbury administers the local and state Tax Relief Programs for Glastonbury residents who are over age 65 or disabled. Applications are accepted between February 1st through May 15th every year.  Applications are mailed to those already on the program. Persons on the program must re-apply every two years (Documentation needed). Applications are also available at the Assessor's Office at Town Hall or Social Services at the Riverfront Community Center. If assistance is needed to complete the application, an appointment may be obtained by calling (860) 652-7638.  For more specific questions or more information regarding these programs, please contact the Assessor's Office at 860-652-7600 or follow the link to the Assessor’s Office.

The Veterans’ Tax Relief Program

This program provides assistance to veterans with their property taxes - house and/or automobile. Applications for this program are handled in the same manner as the State and Local Tax Programs, except that the deadline for applications runs until October 1st.  For more information, follow the link to the Assessor’s Office.

Tax Deferral Program

In the fiscal year 2007/2008, the Town of Glastonbury began offering a Tax Deferral Program. Certain individuals may opt to defer payment of their taxes, with some interest, until a later date or when the property is sold. For more information, please call the Assessor’s Office, (860) 652-7600.