PTC
Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate
If you are a full-year Colorado resident, 65 years of age or older, disabled, or a surviving spouse 58 years of age or older, you may qualify for the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate. Please see the "Eligibility Requirements" in FYI Publication General 7, listed below. Forms required for the application process are listed below.
Lawful Presence Information
Persons who are 18 years of age or older and are applying for a public benefit such as PTC must establish lawful presence in the United States.
Applying for the PTC Rebate
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Free Assistance statewide through Denver Asset Building Coalition for low-income persons with completing the PTC application and Colorado income tax forms.
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Free Assistance statewide through the Piton Foundation for persons who earned less than $42,000. Dial 211 (it's a free call) to find a free tax preparation site near you, or use the search tool.
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Complete the application and bring it to a Colorado Department of Revenue Taxpayer Service Center.
PTC Forms and Publications
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2008 PTC Rebate Information -- Changes to income threshold for 2008.
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2008 Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate Booklet -- Applicants may file a claim until December 31, 2010.
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2007 Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate Booklet -- Applicants may file a claim until December 31, 2009.
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Affidavit: Restrictions on Public Benefits (DR 4679) -- Applies to applicants age 18 or older. Must accompany PTC applications submitted on or after August 1, 2006. If not submitted, the rebate will be delayed.
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Publication FYI General 7 -- Property Tax Rebates and Deferrals for the Elderly and Disabled
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Driver License/ID Change of Address (DR 2285) -- This form is to be used to inform the Motor Vehicle Division of a change of address. The address on a PTC application must match the address on file for each applicant's driver's license or Colorado ID. If the addresses don't match the rebate will be delayed.