This topic explains the Renters’ Rebate Program for elderly and disabled renters. It shows who may qualify and where to find official information.
What this does
- Explains what the Renters’ Rebate Program is
- Explains who the program is for
- Explains OPM’s role in the program
- Points to guides and helpful resources
How it is organized
Program overview
- The program helps renters pay less in taxes
- It is for elderly and disabled renters
- Renters must meet income limits
- The program is created by state law
Eligibility and benefits
- Eligibility depends on age, disability, income, and rent paid
- Rebate amounts are set by law
- Applications are reviewed using program rules
Administration
- OPM oversees the program
- Local officials help take and review applications
- Decisions follow state law and published rules
What we do
- Run the Renters’ Rebate Program
- Publish program guides and reference materials
- Provide questions and answers
- Help make sure rules are applied the same way
- Work with towns and cities to manage the program
What we cannot do
- Approve or deny applications outside the rules
- Change income limits or rebate amounts
- Decide cases outside the legal process
- Give legal or personal tax advice
Contact information
Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Intergovernmental Policy Division – Tax Relief Grants
Sources
- Renters’ Rebate for Elderly and Disabled Renters – Program Page
- Renters’ Rebate Questions and Answers Booklet (PDF)