City of Las Vegas recently issued the following announcement.
The Utility Tax Rebate Program is a program offered by the city of Las Vegas to low-income seniors who reside within the city limits. Applications may be filed with the city through March 15, 2022. Application forms are not available online; applicants must apply at one of the centers listed below. Residents can call the center they wish to attend for an appointment.
Seniors ages 60+ who qualify receive a rebate on the franchise tax they paid for local utilities throughout the 2021 year. These utilities include electric power, land-line telephone and natural gas. Applicants must make an income of less than $16,500 for an individual or $18,900 for those filing married/head of household. Applicants must bring copies of their 2021 local NV Energy, Southwest Gas and CenturyLink/Cox Communications telephone bills, photo identification, proof of income, proof of bill payment and other supporting documentation to fill out an application. Identification and bills must match physical address. Low-income homeowners ages 60+ who qualify also may apply for a partial rebate of the annual sewer bill on their primary residence located within the city of Las Vegas.
Appointments can be made at the following centers:
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702. Appointments are available Mondays and Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m., through March 15.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125. Appointments are available Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Thursdays 1-4 p.m., through March 9.
Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6307. Appointments are available Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, through March 15.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515. Appointments are available Mondays, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., through March 14.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600. Appointments are available Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., through March 9.
Due to COVID-19, appointments are required; no more than two people may attend an appointment. Participants are required to wear a mask in the centers. For more information, call the individual center.
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