Tax relief for Chicoans

Looking for a little extra cash? You could be in luck. It’s the time of year when the city of Chico rolls out its utility users’ tax refund program, which gives ratepayers in certain income brackets a chance to receive a tax refund for gas, electric, water and telecommunications bills paid between May 1, 2017, and April 30, 2018. The finance office (on the first floor of City Hall, 411 Main St.) will be accepting applications through June 30. Checks will be issued for refunds, and applications may take up to three weeks to be processed. For more information or to complete an application, visit chico.ca.us or call 879-7300. Eligibility is as follows: