Do You Qualify for the 2007 Tax/rent Rebate?

The City of Arvada is once again offering a tax or rent rebate for qualifying Arvada citizens.

Each year, from May to October, the City of Arvada offers qualifying residents a rebate for a portion of their property tax or rent that was paid for the prior year. There are four categories that are eligible, as well as specific income limitations:

1. Senior Citizens: Age 65 by December 31, 2007.
2. Single Persons: Between the age of 55 and 65 by December 31, 2007.
3. Disabled Persons.
4. Single, Head of Household with dependent children.

The income limitations are adjusted each year to comply with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. For 2007, the income limitations are $25,150 for single applicants and $28,700 for married applicants. This limitation is the GROSS INCOME from all sources including Social Security payments. Documentation must be provided each year for all income sources as well as the rent or property tax payments.

The property tax rebate is based on the Arvada portion of the 2007 property tax paid, up to a maximum of $60 per household. The rent rebate consists of 2% of the amount of rent paid. In addition, a food tax credit of $25 per person is refunded to applicants.

This refund program is for the year 2007 and will be in effect from May 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008. All applications and back up documentation must be received by the October deadline.

For more information or to retrieve a 2007 Rebate Application, please go to www.arvada.org (click on City Services, then Sales Tax) or call the Tax and Audit Division at 720-898-7100.