WILTON – SeniorsPlus will provide assistance for senior citizens this month in filling out tax and rent rebate applications at various locations in Franklin County.

The Maine Residents Property Tax Program offers tax relief to residents who own their own home or pay property taxes through their rent. People who are 62 and over can apply for a rebate based on income guidelines. Older individuals with an income of less than $12,700 (for a couple, $15,700) can apply for a rebate of up to $400.

Filing deadline for a rebate on taxes paid in 2005 extends to May 31, 2007.

Assistance will be available on an ongoing basis by appointment at the SeniorsPlus Community Center in Wilton. In Jay and Stratton and at Village View housing in Wilton, assistance will be available by appointment. Call 645-3315 or 1-888-234-3921.

At senior housing in Farmington, assistance will be available at tax and rent clinics on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates for the clinics are: Ethel Walton, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to noon; Deer Crossing, Aug. 22, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and Hazel Thompson, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. to noon.

Long-time SeniorsPlus volunteer Dot Haggan will see individuals by appointment only at various locations in northern Franklin County. She will take appointments in Kingfield, Rangeley and Strong. Call her at 639-4255 for more information. When calling, Haggan advises having a pencil handy to jot down the list of financial information and documents needed for the application.

In Phillips, residents may get assistance at the Phillips Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon on a first-come, first-served basis.

For a reminder of the documents needed for the application, call SeniorsPlus at 1-888-234-3921.

SeniorsPlus is the area agency on aging serving Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. Seniors who would like a “check-up” to see if there are other benefits they might qualify for may call an elder services specialist at SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.