MILFORD — Applications for the State of Connecticut Homeowners Tax Credit Program and the City of Milford Local Tax Credit Benefit are being taken in the Assessors office located at the Parson’s Government Complex, 70 West River St.

Eligibility for benefits shall be based upon applicant’s proof of ownership as of Oct. 1, 2012, resident status and financial eligibility. A qualified applicant must be 65 years of age by Dec. 31, 2012, also those persons under age 65 who are considered 100 percent Social Security Disabled may apply. If you are qualifying as 100 percent disabled, bring a current printout from Social Security which must include a statement of your disability and when it began. To receive a printout, call Social Security at 1-866-331-7096.

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