Connecticut · 2026
Connecticut property tax exemptions
✓ Verified August 2026 against official county pages — 2 sources linked below.
Exemptions lower the value your taxes are figured on — for most homeowners they're the easiest money on this page. Nearly every one has a filing date, though, and missing it usually costs you a year. The statewide programs and their deadlines are below; many counties and cities layer their own versions on top.
| Exemption | Deadline to file | What it's worth |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly & disabled circuit breaker | Apply with your town assessor (biennial filing window, typically February–May) | State-mandated credits for homeowners 65+ or disabled under income limits, with many towns adding local-option relief on top |
| Veterans exemptions | File with the assessor (proof by October 1) | Assessment exemptions for wartime veterans, larger for disability ratings — recent law added a full exemption for 100% permanently disabled veterans' homes |
| Local-option abatements | Town-set | Towns may add senior tax freezes, deferrals, and additional veteran relief — programs vary town by town |
65 or older?
Start with the Elderly & disabled circuit breaker — State-mandated credits for homeowners 65+ or disabled under income limits, with many towns adding local-option relief on top. Deadline: Apply with your town assessor (biennial filing window, typically February–May).
Comparing states? Every state's senior program is in the senior property tax exemptions by state table.
How to file
Elderly & disabled circuit breaker: File with income documentation; the credit scales with income.
Veterans exemptions: Record your DD-214 with the town clerk and file with the assessor.
Local-option abatements: Ask your town assessor what local programs exist.
Amounts and dates above are the statewide baseline — where counties or cities run their own versions, the local deadline and paperwork can differ. Confirm with your county assessor before relying on a date.
Exempted and still think the bill is high? The next lever is the value itself: how to appeal in Connecticut.
Common questions
- Does Connecticut have a senior property tax exemption?
- Yes — Elderly & disabled circuit breaker. State-mandated credits for homeowners 65+ or disabled under income limits, with many towns adding local-option relief on top. Deadline: Apply with your town assessor (biennial filing window, typically February–May).
- Do Connecticut exemptions apply automatically?
- Most don't — nearly every program starts with an application, and some must be renewed. Missing the filing window usually means waiting a year, so if you live in the home you own, check what you've claimed before anything else. Confirm details with your county assessor.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Check them yourself:
- CT OPM — statutes governing property assessment and taxation — checked 2026-08-12
- Harris Beach Murtha — February 20 BAA deadline — checked 2026-08-12