Renters' Rebate Program
Renters' Rebate is a state funded program of reimbursement for Connecticut renters who are 65 years of age or older and persons under 65 who are receiving Social Security Disability. This program is designed to supplement rent and utility payments by reimbursing a portion of their payments. Elderly or disabled individuals who rent apartments, houses, rent rooms, live in cooperative housing, or rent a mobile home may be eligible for this program. The amount awarded to the renter is calculated on the previous year’s rent and utility payments. The Department of Human Services serves as an official intake site for the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. The Renters' Rebate program runs annually from April 1st through October1st. The Department of Human Services will start taking applications on May 6, 2024.
For the 2024 Renters' Rebate Program applicants will need to provide the following documents in order to submit and process your Renters' Rebate application.
Verification of all 2023 Income which may include the following:
- SSA 1099 – Social Security Benefit for 2023
- Income tax documents for 2023 (if filed)
- 1099-R of pension benefits for 2023
Verification of all rent paid in 2023 (from January to December)
- This may be cancelled checks, rent receipts, or a letter from the landlord stating amount of rent paid for the year.
- If renting from a relative, the relative/landlord must provide their 1040 and Schedule E from tax return.
Verification of all utilities paid in 2023 (from January to December) to include heat, water, oil, and utilities.
- This may be a payment history from the utility companies or all utility bills from 2023. (This can include any Energy Assistance payments.)
Disabled individuals under 65 must also provide:
- SSI/SSDI benefit statement for 2023
- Current proof of disability
Individuals in nursing homes must also provide:
- Letter from health care facility, signed by an administrator that indicates dates spouse was in facility and date resident went on Title XIX
- Title XIX verification
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 Renters' Rebate Application | 776.89 KB |
| Renters' Rebate Checklist | 539.76 KB |