Phase 3 COVID-19 Community Relief Plan – Financial Relief Application

PHASE 3 – COVID-19 Community Relief Plan – Financial Relief Application

If you have become unemployed or are experiencing a financial crisis due to COVID-19, you may qualify for relief measures being offered by the Town of Shelburne. 

On a case by case basis, staff will work with residents to ensure they find solutions to help address financial hardships caused by COVID-19.  

Complete the Financial Relief Application by clicking the button below

What financial relief measures are already in place to help?

PHASE 1 & PHASE 2 

• No penalty has been charged for late payments for Taxes due May 21, 2020 and deferred to June 19, 2020 (all accounts)
• No penalty has been charged for late payments for Water & Sewer billings that were due in March and May (all accounts)

2 new Pre-authorized Payment options were developed for Water & Sewer:

• Monthly Pre-Approved Payment Plan (PAP) – 11 Equal Pre-Approved Payment Plan Installment payments Jan-Nov with final reconciliation in December
• Pre-Approved Payment Plan (PAP)– to clear arrears on account as approved by the Utility Coordinator

Other Supports

• No penalty for Dog Tags that were due April 1^st, 2020 and deferred to June 1^st, 2020. Online Credit Card payment option for Dog Tags was launched late June and payments can now be made through the Town’s website 
• A Local Business Support Group was established in March and continues to meet regularly to determine critical needs (including re-opening needs) and to facilitate relief efforts for the local business community.

Please note that interest charges continue to apply to prior COVID-19 overdue balances