Exemptions

Exemption for Blindness

To receive a $3000 assessment exemption, certification of blindness must be obtained from the State of Connecticut, Department of Human Resources, Board of Education and Services for the Blind. This certificate should be filed with the Assessor's office by October 1st.

Veterans Exemption

To qualify for the basic Veteran's exemption, a Veteran should file an Honorable Discharge (form DD-214) with the Town Clerk before October 1st.

Disabled Veterans need to file a letter from the Veteran's Administration showing rate of disability. This is a one-time filing, unless the rate of disability changes.

Additional Veteran's Exemption

The filing period for the Additional Veteran's Exemption is February 1st through October 1st of any given year, for the exemption on that October 1st Grand List. To receive this exemption, you must meet the income requirement for the year you are applying.

Proof of all income for the calendar year preceding the filing period must be provided. If you file an Income Tax Return, a copy must be provided. If you receive Social Security benefits, a copy of your SSA 1099 form must be provided, unless you are rated 100% disabled through the Veteran's Administration. In that case, your Social Security benefits are not considered.