Meriden Kicks Off Rent Rebate Program

Information via City of Meriden

MERIDEN, CT — The City of Meriden will start accepting applications for the State of Connecticut Renters' Rebate Program from April 1st until October 1st. This program is for Connecticut Renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose income does not exceed certain limits, income has to be under $38,100 for a single person and under $46,400 for a married couple. Person renting an apartment or room, or living in cooperative housing or mobile homes may be eligible for this program.

Recipient or spouse must be 65 years of age or older, or be 50 years of age or older and the surviving spouse of a renter who at the time of the renter's death had qualified and was entitled to tax relief provided such spouse was domiciled with such renter at the time of the renters' death, or 18 years of age or older and eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. Must meet a one-year state residency requirement. If legally married you must file the application together and bring all documentation for both even if you live in separate households. Rebates may be up to $900 for married couples or $700 for single persons depending on income and expenses. Appointments must be made by calling the Meriden Senior Center, 22 West Main Street, starting March 1, 2022 at 203-630-4708, 203-237-0066 or 203-630-4273.