The Maine Residents Property Tax Program offers tax and rent relief to elderly people who own their own homes or rent an apartment or house. Applications are accepted between August 1 and January 31 of the following year.
Eligibility is based on income and taxes or rent paid in the previous calendar year.
In some cases, the volunteer may refer the client to other agency programs or community services. Tax and Rent volunteers are in demand during the months of August and September. The majority of eligible persons usually complete the forms early in the year to get a head start on the refund process. The agency often schedules group in-service sessions in public locations. Volunteers may fill an hour or two during the public sessions.