§ 17-35. Applications

Applicants for the income-based tax program shall submit the following information:

(1) Proof of age. Proof of age may be established by birth certificate, baptismal certificate, certificate of citizenship and any other means normally accepted by the Social Security Administration, or, in the event no such proof is available, then by affidavit of the applicant.

(2) Proof of ownership. Proof of ownership of the property for which the abatement is claimed may be established by confirmation of the board of tax assessors that the property tax has been levied on the applicant continuously for the required period of time.

(3) Proof of income. Sworn affidavit before a notary public of the owner/occupant of his income and all other income of the household and that no other income is brought into the household except as stated shall be deemed conclusive proof of such facts.

(4) Proof of residency. Residency for the purpose of this division shall mean one legally domiciled within the town for ten or more months per each fiscal year. Seasonal or temporary residence shall not be sufficient.

(5) Proof of total disability. Submission of a social security and social and rehabilitative services affidavit.

(Rev. Ords. 1989, § 17-35; Ord. of 2-15-1995)