Summary of the Program Beginning August 1, 2007 for Refunds of Property Tax Assessed and Rent Paid During 2006.
Over 200,000 Maine households qualify for a partial refund of property tax assessed and/or rent they paid in 2006. The maximum refund available is $2,000.
You may qualify for a refund if:
You do not have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2006 household income was $80,750 or less; or
you do have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2006 household income was $105,750 or less
AND
Your 2006 property tax was more than 4% of your 2006 household income; or
The rent you paid in 2006 was more than 20% of your 2006 household income.
NOTE: Seniors do not need to meet this requirement when their household income is below $13,200 for those living alone or below $16,300 for those living with a spouse or dependent. See the application booklet for more information on who qualifies for the senior portion of the program.
Residents may file for refund electronically or download forms and instructions by clicking on the link below. Also, a limited amount of applications are available at Gardiner City Hall. The application deadline is May 31, 2008 for refunds of 2006 property taxes.
To download application foms, I-File or have your questions answered. Click Here
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