About the Rebate Program

The Fort Collins Grocery Tax Rebate program for 2011 has concluded. In 2012 the program will run from August through October.

The City of Fort collins offers a rebate to qualified residents for sales tax paid on food during the previous year. The rebate program runs from August 1st through October 31st each year and is designed to assist low income individuals, families, and seniors who live within Fort Collins city limits. Qualification for the rebate is based on annual household income. Qualified applicants may receive $40 per person in their household.

Qualifications and Instructions
Income Release Form

The City also offers rebates for utilities and rent OR property tax paid during the previous year (2010). These are available to people who are aged 65 years or older, OR who are disabled, AND who meet the income requirements.

A Fort Collins resident may qualify only for the food tax rebate, or depending on income, age, and disability status, may qualify for all three rebates.