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Renters must also provide a statement of rent/lot rent paid between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.",{"name":69,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":70},"How is the renter’s benefit amount determined and when are checks mailed?",{"text":71,"@type":63},"The program uses a benefit threshold equal to 5% of Federal AGI and a tax-attributed-to-rent amount of 18% of rent paid. The benefit is the lesser of the excess tax amount (subject to not exceeding the threshold) and the $1,200 cap, with checks mailed by December 15, 2026.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":74,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":76,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":78,"site_id":7},304503,1790432298,{"code":4,"msg":81,"data":82},"success",[83,88,93,98,103,108,112,117,122],{"id":84,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},11,"Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":89,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":90,"show_sort_weight":91,"slug":92},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":94,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":95,"show_sort_weight":96,"slug":97},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":99,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":100,"show_sort_weight":101,"slug":102},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":104,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":105,"show_sort_weight":106,"slug":107},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":109,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":110,"slug":111},17,40,"forms",{"id":113,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":114,"show_sort_weight":115,"slug":116},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":118,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":119,"show_sort_weight":120,"slug":121},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":123,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":125},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":81,"data":127},{"doc_id":78,"user_id":128,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":22,"category_id":109,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":33,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":26,"language":135,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":136,"faqs":137,"seo_title":138,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":139,"read_time":22},687197100911,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/a000239b6f1da00475?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1785132997149421697","Dear Resident,  \nYou are receiving this letter and application form because you have applied for Scarborough’s“Property Tax Assistance Program” in the past, or have requested an application.  \nTo be eligible for this program, the three requirements below must be met:  \n1. Age: Applicant is age 62 or older as of the application deadline;  \n2. Residency: Applicant has been a town resident for at least ten (10) consecutive years as of the application deadline; and  \n3. Income: Applicant's total household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) does not exceed $60,000 (includes all adult members living in household) .  \nAs a reminder, please ensure that you have the necessary documents to show that you meet the qualifications for the program. When you submit your application, we will need to see identification and proof of income:  \n• Either your 2025 Tax Return – OR – your Year-End 2025 Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099) if you don’t file a tax return;  \n• If you rent, we will also need a statement of rent paid between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.  \nThe Assessor’s office will not keep any confidential records; however, we do need to see them for verification.  \nTo receive a benefit from the Town of Scarborough’s Property Tax Assistance Program, you must meet the eligibility criteria listed above and your property tax burden must exceed 5% of your Federal Adjusted Gross Income. For residents who rent, including owners of properties within a Manufactured Home Park, rent/lot rent paid is considered part of your property tax burden.  \nPlease return the completed application to the Assessor’s office no later than October 15, 2026. Checks are mailed by December 15, 2026.  \nIf you have any questions, please call (207) [730-4060 or email](730-4060 or email mcellucci@scarboroughmaine.org)[ ](730-4060 or email mcellucci@scarboroughmaine.org)[mcellucci@scarboroughmaine.org](730-4060 or email mcellucci@scarboroughmaine.org).  \nSincerely,  \nSusan Russo Deputy Assessor Town of Scarborough  \n[See Reverse Side for Property Tax Assistance Program Application]  \nProperty Tax Assistance Program – Renter  \nDetermination of Eligibility and Benefits for Property Taxes Assessed as of April 1, 2025  \nApplication Deadline – October 15, 2026  \nName of Applicant(s): ________________________________________ Phone: __________________  \nProperty Address: ___________________________________________ E-Mail: ___________________  \nMailing Address, if different: ____________________________________________________________  \nNOTE: You must provide identification, and 2025 income for ALL adult household members, specifically an individual or joint 2025 Tax Return (Form 1040) or, for non-filers, a 2025 Year-End Social Security Statement (SSA-1099) . If applicable, please include a statement of rent/lot rent paid.  \n***** FOR ASSESSOR’S USE ONLY – LEAVE THIS AREA BLANK *****  \nDate of Birth:   (applicant is 62 as of 10/15/2026, born on/before 10/15/1964)  \n􀂅 ME Driver’s License/ID 􀂅 Passport 􀂅 Other:   \nProof of Residency: (applicant has been a resident of Scarborough for 10+ consecutive years as of 10/15/2026)  \n􀂅 Assessing Record 􀂅 Rental Agreement 􀂅 Other:   \nProof of Income:  \n􀂅 2025 Tax Return 􀂅 2025 Year-End Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099) 􀂅 Other:   \n1. Federal Adjusted Gross Income ……………………………………………………………….    \n2. Income of Other Adults in Household*  \n*Includes ALL adults with income residing at the property address      \n3. Total Income  \nLine 1 plus Line 2…………………………………………………………………………………   4. Income Limit  \nIf Line 3 exceeds Line 4, not eligible $60,000  \n5. Benefit Threshold  \n5% of Line 3     6. Rent Paid in Scarborough  \nJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026……………………………………………………..   7. Tax Attributed to Rent  \n18% of Line 6   .   8. Excess of Tax Assessed over Benefit Threshold  \nLine 7 minus Line 5………………………………………………………………………………   If Line 8 does not exceed Line 5, not eligible  \n9. Benefit Cap $1,200  \n10. Benefit Determined (Checks mailed by 12","cbCaiqYN3o9QX11x","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqYN3o9QX11x","pdf",406830,"English","# Eligibility Requirements\n## Age Requirement\n## Residency Requirement\n## Income Requirement\n# Required Documents\n## Identification and Proof of Income\n## Proof of Rent Paid\n# Benefit Determination\n## Benefit Threshold and Calculation\n## Benefit Cap and Checks Mailing Timeline\n# Submission Information\n## Application Deadline\n## Certification (Oath) and Signatures","[{\"question\":\"What are the main eligibility requirements for the renter program?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be 62 or older, have been a Scarborough resident for at least 10 consecutive years, and have a household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) that does not exceed $60,000.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are required when submitting the application?\",\"answer\":\"Submit identification and proof of income for all adult household members, using either a 2025 Tax Return (Form 1040) or a 2025 year-end Social Security Benefit statement (SSA-1099). 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