Town Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program

Applicants may be eligible for this program if they meet the following requirements:

• Resided in the Town of Wilton for at least one year prior to his or her application.
• Has been a taxpayer of the Town of Wilton for at least one year immediately preceding the receipt of tax relief.
• The real property for which the tax relief is being claimed MUST be the principal residence of the applicant.
• Applicant must be over the age of 65 years old by the end of the calendar year preceding the filing period OR applicant must be totally disabled (regardless of age). Current proof of disability will be required at the time of application.

Applicant(s) must meet the income requirements for the year in which they are filing.

The filing period is between February 1^st and May 15^th. Applications are available as of February 1st. Applicants must file annually in order to maintain eligibility. In order to apply applicants must provide the following documentation:

• Federal Income Tax Return. If you file a tax return you must submit it in its entirety to our office. If you do not file a tax return, you will need to provide documentation of all income.
• Social Security 1099 form.
• If under age 65 years old and social security disabled, you will also need current proof of disability from social security.
• Copy of any other income not included in the above documentation.

Applicants have the option of applying for a tax credit and/or a deferral. Eligible applicants who file between February 1^st and May 15th will receive the tax credit on their real estate tax bill in July 1st bill.