Need legal help with your Divorce?
More help now available in Portland
The Volunteer Lawers Project
will have volunteers available at Portland District Court to help people fill out family law paperwork and answer questions about service,
case management, etc.
Courthouse assistance will take place on the following Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.:
- Thursday, June 7th, June 21st and June 28th
- Thursday, July 19th and 26th
- Every Thursday in August and September
Location: ground floor Portland District Court - Newbury Street entrance.
Property
Tax and Rent Refund:
File Now!
If you own your own home or pay rent and have high property taxes or rental payments, you are probably
eligible for a money refund from the State of Maine.
The maximum benefit is $2,000.
Who can qualify?
- Your household income was $80,000 or less in 2007 (up to $60,000 if no spouse or dependents).
- The rent you paid in 2007 was more than 20% of your household income, or
- Your 2007 property tax was more than 4% of your household income.
- You file an application with the State between August 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009.
If you are close to meeting the income and expense test, the State encourages you to apply, to find out if you are eligible.
Low-income seniors can qualify even if their rent or property taxes are not as high.
Go to the
Maine Revenue Services site for an application form and more details. You can also
i-file your application,
check on the status of your application,
and e-mail
Revenue Services with your questions.
More places to get application forms:
Community Action programs are taking applications for low-income energy assistance (LIHEAP).
LIHEAP agencies remind you to make your appointment early and then to keep your
appointment, to avoid having to wait weeks or months to get in.
