Food tax refund checks for up to $302: who qualifies and how to apply
Each year, the City of Boulder, Colorado awards food rebates of up to $302. Who are qualified to receive food tax refund checks and how can you apply?
The city of Boulder, Colorado, has an annual program called the Food Tax Rebate Program. Each year, the city provides tax rebates to help lower-income residents pay for groceries. This year, rebates are $99 for individuals and $302 for families. Who is eligible for the benefit and how can one apply for this financial aid?
Food tax refund checks for up to $302: who qualifies and how to apply
To be eligible, applicants must complete an application and meet financial eligibility guidelines. The person must have resided in Boulder for the entire 2022 calendar year, be 62 years or older for the entire 2022 calendar year, be an individual with a disability, or be part of a family with children under the age of 18 in the household for the whole 2022 calendar year.
City residents who do not have permanent shelter are also eligible for reimbursement and can meet the residency requirement by providing documentation that they are receiving services from a state-recognized homeless service agency in the city.
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Financial eligibility guidelines
In the case of individual taxpayers, they must have income less than $43,900. In the case of families, the accepted income varies according to the number of members:
- 1 member: up to $43,900
- 2 members: up to $50,200
- 3 members: $56,450
- 4 members: $62,700
- 5 members: $67,750
- 6 members: $72,750
- 7 members: $77,750
- 8 members: $82,800
The period to apply for the Food Tax Rebate Program began on March 1. Application forms must be received or postmarked by the June 30 deadline.
Application forms in English and Spanish and more information about the program can be found on the Boulder city website. If you have questions about the program, you can also call 720-955-8486 or email foodtaxrebateprogram@bouldercolorado.gov.