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Senior Utility Tax Rebate Program

Utility Tax Rebate Information

From April 1 through May 31, eligible residents can apply for a City utility-tax refund. Eligible residents should use one of these methods to apply for the rebate:

  • Email the required documentation to ContactUs@wentzvillemo.gov.
  • Mail the required documentation to:
    Utility Tax Rebate, City of Wentzville,
    1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd.,
    Wentzville, MO 63385
  • Schedule an appointment to apply in person at City Hall, by calling (636) 639-2121 or by making an appointment online.

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Please include your phone number on all rebate items emailed or mailed, so City staff can contact you, if necessary.

Resident Eligibility Criteria

  • You must rent or own your primary residence in the City of Wentzville.
  • You must be at least 65 years old or considered totally disabled by Social Security,
  • You must have a maximum 2024 gross income of $57,800 for a single-person household or $66,050 for a married-couple household. The refund program is based on your total gross income for the filing year 2024. Social security income IS included in the calculation of gross income. These income requirements are set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and can fluctuate from year to year.

The refund amount is a portion of the “City Tax” or “Franchise Tax” listed on your electric, gas and phone bills for 2024. If you haven’t saved your utility bills, you can contact your local utilities to request a 2024 Municipal Tax Report.

When applying for the refund, residents will need the following:

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of Income (2023 1040 Federal Income Tax Form. If a resident does not file taxes, an SSA-1099 form can be submitted as proof of income)
  • Proof of Disability, if applicable (SSA-1099 or SSA 1042S form)
  • Copies of 2023 gas and electric bills or a Municipal Tax Report for each utility (see above).

If you have questions or would like to check your eligibility, please call City Hall at (636) 639-2121.