Sunday, October 21, 2012

Homeowners Tax Credit Information

Deadline Nears for Homeowners Tax Credit Application
Residents Have Until Oct. 31 to Apply for City Credit

The City of Rockville offers a supplemental credit to the State of Maryland's Homeowners' Tax Credit Program, and the deadline to apply has been extended to October 31, 2012.

This program provides real property tax credits to low- and moderate-income residents for property taxes on their principal residence.

Under the City's current program, households with gross incomes up to $91,000 per year and a household net worth of less than $200,000 (not including the value of the home or qualified retirement savings) could qualify for tax relief on the first $495,000 of their home's assessed value. For low-income households, the credit could be several hundred dollars, with a maximum credit of the total City tax due on the first $495,000 of assessed value.

Seniors age 70 and up who are eligible for any state, county, or Rockville credits will automatically receive the homeowners tax credit with their application.

To apply for the tax credit, residents can submit a detailed application to the state's Department of Assessments and Taxation (DAT) at www.dat.state.md.us and it will be processed at the city level as well.

For more information, visit www.dat.state.md.us or call Rockville's Department of Finance at 240-314-8400 or the Maryland DAT toll free at 1-800-944-7403.

Rainbow Place Shelter Walk - Nov 18th

Share the bounty of the season and join the annual Rainbow Place Shelter Walk 2012 on Sunday, Nov. 18th

Registration & light lunch begins 11:30am; Walk departs from the Rockville Presbyterian church at 12:15pm

All fees and donations help to provide a warm, safe, caring winter shelter for homeless women. Be sure to be part of this pre-Thanksgiving gathering to share our blessings with those in greater need.

Walk departs from the church parking lot, located on Harrison Street, proceeds into Rockville Town Center, then returns to the church parking lot.  All registered walkers will receive a Rainbow Place Shelter Walk 2012 T-Shirt!

For more information, visit www.rainbowplace.org

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

October WECA General Membership Meeting - Oct 18th at 7:00pm

The October WECA General Membership meeting will be held this Thursday, October 18th at 7:00pm.
The meeting agenda follows:
·         Welcome and Opening Comments/Introductions                               
·         Organizational/Business Items                                                           
o   Approval of Minutes from Sep 2012
o   Treasurer's Report
o   Announcements: Introduction of Tom Kuehhas, the new Executive Director of the Montgomery County Historical Society
o   Election of new block captains - Kevin Zaletsky
o   Updates from the City
o   Report from Lt Over 
    Information on Jehovah Witness application to expand their church at intersection of Maryland Ave and Falls Rd
  • Updates on other projects/issues:
  • Update on Sidewalks on Maryland Ave and Fleet St.-  Vicki McMullen        
  • Update on Phase II JBG- Jacques Gelin                                                           
  • Update on Fireside- Noreen Bryan                                                                   
  • Mansionization – Deb Breesman                                                                     
  • Ideas/comments/questions from the floor                                                       
  • Meetings are held at the Rockville Presbyterian Church (215 W. Montgomery Ave). Please enter from the rear parking lot on Harrison Street. All West End residnts are welcome and encouraged to attend WECA meetings.