Veterans and Active Duty

VETERANS BASIC EXEMPTION

NOTE:  All exemptions are deducted from the Gross Assessment

If you are Veteran that was active for periods of war,as defined by the Connecticut General Statutes section 27-103,  you may be entitled to an exemption.  The first step is to file a DD 214 form with the Town Clerk's office showing an honorable discharge, current orders or an affidavit confirming active duty status by October 1st.  A veteran may request a DD214 online using the following website: 

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

If your household income for 2023 was less than 43,800 (single) or 53,400 (married) you may be eligible for a doubling of the basic exemption amount of $1,500. If the Veteran is currently serving in an active theater of war or hostilities, a parent, a guardian, spouse, or legal representative of such person may file a notarized statement that the service member is currently serving and is unable
to appear in person by reason of such service.  Such statement shall be received before October 1, 2023.

There is no fee for this service.

The basic assessment reduction under CT General Statutes 12-81(19) and 12-81(g) is $1,500. To determine if your dates of service qualify click here.

DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION

You may be eligible for an exemption under CGS 12-81(20) as a veteran with a disability. Disabled Veteran’s amount of exemption is based on percentage of disability by the Veteran's Administration with a minimum of 10%, the exemption increases as the percentage of disability rises. 

If you are eligible, you will need to submit a disability rating letter from the United States Veteran's Administration, which must specify the percentage of disability.  This is a one time file with the Assessor,
unless the Veteran's Administration adjusts your disability rating, you will have to submit a change in disability. The exemption, in the form of an assessment reduction, is between $2000 and $3500.  Disabled veterans over the age of 65, and veterans with 100% disability rating, receive the $3500 amount.  The exemptions are maintained for widows/widowers, so long as they do not remarry. 

ADDITIONAL VETERANS STATE EXEMPTION ~ Income based

Under the CGS 12-81(g) you may be eligible for an Additional Veteran's exemption.  This is an income based program. The current income limitations are 43,800 if you are single and 53,400 if you are married.
Veteran's disability payments and non- taxable social security income are not counted as income for this program. Discharge, current orders or affidavit confirming active duty status must be recorded in Town Clerk’s office.
The application period is February 1 – September 30.
The Application is filed biennially and doubles the base amount.
The exemption is maintained for widows/widowers so long as they apply and meet the income guidelines..

STATE ACTIVE DUTY EXEMPTION

Active duty members of the United States armed forces (including reserves and National Guard) are eligible for the exemption from taxes of one motor vehicle upon application.  If you are a resident of Connecticut, the exemption must be applied for within 18 months of the tax due date and no later than Dec. 31st. 

Active duty members of the United States armed forces who are not Connecticut residents at the time of their service may apply for an exemption under the Federal Service Members Civil Relief Act.