WATERVILLE — 2012 Maine property tax and rent refund applications will be available to all Maine residents in August.

If you pay property taxes or rent an apartment and would like to know if you qualify for a tax and rent refund, call Spectrum Generations at 800-639-1553. Those who have filed in the past, should automatically receive a new application in the mail in August. Spectrum Generations can also mail applications after Wednesday or help fill out applications at one of the centers, according to a news release.

Applications can also be filed online after Wednesday at maine.gov/revenue/homepage.html.

Spectrum Generations will provide individual appointments to assist with applications at all of its community centers across central Maine. Call one of the following local centers to make an appointment:

* Somerset Center in Skowhegan, 474-8552

* Muskie Center in Waterville, 873-4745

* Cohen Center in Hallowell, 626-7777

* Knox Center in Rockland, 596-0339

* Coastal Center in Damariscotta, 563-1363

* Southern Midcoast Community Center in Topsham, 729-0475

* Waldo Center in Belfast, 338-1190