The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents. For more information about any of the following programs, contact Director Sandra Yost at 860-844-5351. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elderly (65+) or Disabled Renters Rebate
Applications for the Renters Rebate program will be accepted through Sept. 30. Applicant must have turned 65 years of age by the end of 2024. Persons under 65 years of age who are receiving Social Security Disability are also eligible and are required to provide current proof of disability (award letter from Social Security).
Eversource Assistance Programs
Summer can be a high electricity usage period due to record setting high temperatures and the need for air conditioning. Eversource is offering additional discount rates for qualifying households. Check eversource.com/discount-rate for additional information.
Granby Local Assistance Program
Granby residents facing financial hardship may access funds once in a 12-month period. The gross household income cannot exceed 60 percent of State Median Income unless extenuating circumstances can be documented.