Community Resources

Fall Wellness Checklist

Maine Senior FarmShare Program

This program has been funded at least in part by Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Meet the income guidelines, with a gross income at or below:
$27,861 per year for a one-person household; or
$37,814 per year for a two-person household

Program and Eligibility Information
Participating Cumberland county farms
Participating York county farms

Fuel Assistance

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps to provide direct payments for heating assistance. The program is based on income (medical expenses may be deducted). The program is available to homeowners and renters (even if heat is included in their rent). Applications are required every year.

Income Guidelines:

• One person household: $2,945 per month.
• Two person household: $3,851 per month.

To apply:

• Cumberland County – Opportunity Alliance, (207) 553-5900, HEAP — The Opportunity Alliance
• York County – York County Community Action, (207) 459-2950, HEAP Heating Assistance – York County Community Action Corp

Property Tax Fairness Credit

Eligible Maine taxpayers may receive a portion of the property tax or rent paid during the tax year on the Maine individual tax return whether they owe Maine income tax or not. Homeowners or renters who meet the following requirements may be eligible:

• Were Maine residents during any part of the tax year;
• Owned or rented a home in Maine during any part of the tax year and lived in that home during the year as a primary residence;
• Paid property tax or rent on the primary residence in Maine during the tax year;
• Meet certain income and property tax and/or rent paid limitations during the tax year.
• Are not married or are filing separately.

A file form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC for the tax year must be submitted. Maine Revenue Services can assist with the forms and completing them.

To apply:

You can learn more at Welcome (maine.gov). You are able to apply for the 3 years prior by completing paper forms found through the Maine Revenue Services, (207) 626-8475, Property Tax Fairness Credit Summary | Maine Revenue Services. SMAA is able to assist with completing applications!