Westbrook Resources
This is a resource page for people living in Westbrook. If you know of other services available for those in Westbrook and want me to add something send me a message through my contact page!
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Homestead Exemption
What is the homestead exemption? The homestead exemption provides a reduction of up to $25,000 in the value of your home for property tax purposes.
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To print the application, go here: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/homesteadapp.pdf
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Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you qualify for up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness? Stay up to date with all of the new information go to StudentAid.gov/debtrelief
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Food pantries & services
Check out the Facebook group "Westbrook Families Feeding Families" for up to date information on local food deliveries and updated pantry hours.
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General Assistance
What is General Assistance? General Assistance is a state mandated, municipally administered financial assistance program for residents who are unable to provide for their basic needs such as shelter, food, utilities, prescriptions, etc. General Assistance is an emergency program of last resort for those who qualify... to read more go to the City of Westbrooks/General Assistance
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Immigrant Services
Westbrook is very lucky to have access to so many dedicated individuals to our New Mainers and Immigrant Services. In the Westbrook Community Center we have the Intercultural Community Center. The Westbrook-Gorham Rotary has Refugee & Immigration Services​. And if you need additional resources feel free to reach out to General Assistance or call 211.
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Veteran's Services
The mission statement of the Westbrook Veteran Services Office is to serve Westbrook veterans and their families with dignity, respect, and compassion and to be their principal advocate in ensuring that they receive the support, benefits, and recognition they earned in service to our country... to read more go to the City of Westbrook/Veteran's Services
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Westbrook Housing Authority
If you are having trouble finding or affording housing, check out the Westbrook Housing Authority. They have resources available to assist people in need. To get more information, go to the Westbrook Housing Authority/Apply
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Westbrook School Department
The Westbrook School Department has recently launched a new website to be more inclusive of the language diversity in the City. Check out their new website for more information at Westbrook School Department
