Exemptions & Tax Relief Information

• A current U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability award letter
• 100% P + T Veteran Application  

An active member of the armed forces may be eligible to have one motor vehicle exempt from property tax. To qualify, the individual must submit an annual In-Service Exemption Form signed by his/her commanding officer. The signed Active Duty Military Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption Form must be filed with us prior to December 31, next, following the tax due date.

Public Act 490 is Connecticut's law (Connecticut General Statutes Sections 12-107a through 107g) that allows a farm, forest, or open space land to be assessed at its use value rather than its fair market or highest and best use value (as determined by the property's most recent "fair market value" revaluation) for purposes of local property taxation. 

The use values are recommended by the Office of Policy and Management and the Department of Agriculture and are updated every 5 years. A comparison of the PA-490 values recommended by OPM from 1972-2025.

• Farm Land: The land must actively be farmed and application must be made to the Assessor's Office.
• Forest Land: The land must consist of 25 contiguous acres of forest land, the land must be reported as forest land by a certified forester and application for the classification must be made to the Assessor's Office.
• Open Space: The designated open space must be undeveloped land in excess of 5 acres and must be located in zones RA, AA or A. Application must be made to the Assessor's Office.

Property Tax Abatement for Farms: The Town Assessor may abate fifty percent (50%) of the property tax for buildings only for eligible farms after review of an abatement application. The application is due October 1st. 

Farm Building Exemption: Buildings used exclusively in farming are eligible for an exemption up to the assessed value of $100,000 per farm building. The application is due November 1st.

State Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program- Homeowners over age 65, or homeowners deemed totally disabled by Social Security, may be eligible for a tax credit off their tax bill depending on their income. The amount of credit that may be granted is up to $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for single persons. Credit amounts are based on a graduated income scale set by the state. For the calendar year of 2025, the maximum income is $56,500 if married, or $46,300 if single. Income includes both taxable and non-taxable, including Social Security. An application must be filed between February 1st and May 15th. Once approved, the applicant must refile every two years.

Local Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program- Additional tax relief is available to residents who qualify for the State Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program. Homeowners aged 65-69 may receive an additional $200 tax credit and eligible homeowners aged 70 or older may receive an additional tax credit of $500. An application must be filed between February 1^st and May 15^th and once approved, the applicant must refile every two years.

Per Connecticut General Statute 12-81(17) blind persons are eligible for an exemption in the amount of $3,000. A Certificate of Legal Blindness or other proof of legal blindness must be submitted to the Assessor's Office by October 1st. 

Residents under the age of 65 on Social Security Disability are eligible for a $1,000 assessment exemption. Qualifying applicants must file his or her Social Security Administration disability document (award letter) with the Assessor's Office by October 1 along with the Totally Disabled Application. 

Exemption for motor vehicles used exclusively for the purpose of transporting a medically incapacitated individual and has been equipped for purposes of adapting its use to the disability of such person. The application is due November 1st or within 90 days of purchase.