Bay Restoration Fund Exemption Procedure

The Town of Boonsboro has established a program to exempt certain owner occupied residential properties from the Bay Restoration Fee based on substantial financial hardship.
Applications MUST BE received by May 30, 2020.

PROPOSED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP EXEMPTION CRITERIA:

In order to qualify for this exemption, the applicant must meet at least two (2) of the following criteria:

  • Receiving energy assistance subsidy;
  • Receiving public assistance – supplemental security income (SSI) or food stamps;
  • Receiving veterans or social security disability benefits;
  • Receiving the Homeowner’s Property Tax Credit for same fiscal year;
  • Meeting the income criteria  below:

Income Eligibility Limits (Effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)

Household Size                                    Monthly Income Is Less than                                                       

            1                                                    $1,861                             

            2                                                    $2,515                               

            3                                                    $3,168

            4                                                    $3,821      

            5                                                    $4,475                  

            6                                                    $5,128                 

For each additional person add                 $654     

*  Source:  Maryland Department of Human Resource dhr.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND FORMS:

  • Complete the Bay Restoration Fee hardship exempt application form.
  • Check all boxes that apply. You must check at least two (2) boxes to qualify for an exemption.
  • Verification of any exemption criteria (proof of assistance, proof of income, etc.) must be presented with the completed application.
  • Sign and date the application and submit it by May 30th with the verification document to:

            Town of Boonsboro
             21 N. Main Street
             Boonsboro, MD 21713
             Attn: Town Manager

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:

  • Copy of tax bill.
  • Proof the applicant is the owner and resides at the property – copy of energy bill.
  • Copy of other documentation of receiving one of the above benefits.


EXEMPTION TIME-PERIOD:

  • Maximum of one year based on fiscal year July 1st through June 30th.
  • Applicant must request exemption renewal.
2021 Application