Elderly, Veteran & Disabled Exemption Deadlines

A variety of exemptions are available to reduce property tax obligations for certain qualifying taxpayers:

Elderly persons or persons over the age of 18 and totally disabled & Additional Veteran's *

The application dates are February 1 to May 15 of each year (or the Friday before May 15 if it falls on a weekend).

Veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouse or widow of qualified veterans and Social Security qualified disabled persons or Blind persons, the qualifying dates for an additional exemption is February 1 to October 1st of each year.

Certain exemption applications will require income proof (examples of but not limited to - SS1099, W-2's, Retirment/Pention, etc.) including a copy of the IRS tax return filed in the last calendar year. Additional/Local qualifications for most exemptions are: You must be receiving State exemption, CT residency, having title ownership and residing at the property as of the October 1st assessment date.

If you believe you may be eligible or just want information regarding these exemptions, or you wish to check your exemption status, please call the Assessor’s Office at (860) 623-8878.