O'Fallon Utility Tax Rebate Program Opens April 1

The application period for utility tax rebate program for seniors and disabled residents begins today and runs until Tuesday, May 31. 

O'Fallon offers  rebates on taxes paid on gas, electricity and home phone and cell phone service between Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010.  

Eligible residents include residents who are completely disabled and seniors age 65 years or older, who meet income guidelines.

To qualify by income, seniors and completely disabled residents must have an annual adjusted gross income that does not exceed or is less than:

• $38,300 for a single person
• $43,750 for a married (two-person) household.
• Social Security income is not counted.

Residents seeking rebates must file in person at City Hall, where city staff will be available to assist with calculations of reimbursable taxes. Residents must bring: 

• A photo ID showing an O’Fallon address (driver’s license, state ID or passport). 

• 2010 bills for gas, electricity, and phone service (including cell phones) showing an O’Fallon address
• A copy of 2010 federal income tax return, or, a copy of Social Security statement if you do not file a federal income tax return
• For disabled only, proof of Social Security disability

Residents interested in filing must pick up a rebate form at City Hall or download one from the city’s website.

According to O'Fallon Public Relations Director Tom Drabelle, the city's tax rebate program began in 2007 and participation has increased throughout the years as more residents learn of the option. 

Payments made through the city's utility tax rebate program: 

• In 2007, the city made 484 payments with an average rebate of $26.27
• In 2008 the city made 787 payments with an average rebate of $84.91
• In 2009 the city made 1,002 payments with an average rebate of $92.87
• In 2010 the city made 1,088 payments with an average rebate of $91.83

For more information, call the City’s Citizens First Center at 636-379-5553, or email citizensfirst@ofallon.mo.us.