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CT SB00621

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Zalaski

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Elderly Homeowner Property Tax Revolving Loan Fund" to provide loans to homeowners aged 70 and older who have resided in their municipality for at least 10 years and have qualifying income below limits set in section 12-170aa of the general statutes.

  • Allows the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to provide loans at prevailing interest rates to elderly homeowners who have failed to pay property taxes for at least two assessment years preceding their application, with principal not exceeding the amount of unpaid taxes.

  • Requires the state to establish a lien on the property in the amount of the loan plus interest, with the lien receiving priority in settlement of the homeowner's estate.

  • Specifies that loans made under this section do not disqualify elderly homeowners from other tax relief benefits under sections 12-129b to 12-129d, 12-129n, or 12-170aa of the general statutes.

  • Effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Revolving Loan Fund For Payment Of Property Taxes For Elderly Homeowners.

Last Action

Referred by Senate to Committee on Appropriations

5/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/5/2011
Commerce3/10/2011
Select Committee on Aging1/24/2011

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