Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief
Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief
ACCEPTING NEW AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FEBRUARY 1, 2025- MAY 15, 2025
(application link below & can be mailed if requested)
Depending on income the tax savings reduction can range from
$150.00 to $1,250.00.
This is a two year program,with refile applications every other year. Taxpayers who were approved last year do NOT need to refile this year, unless your income is lower and you are eligible for a higher exemption amount.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- You or your spouse must be at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2024 OR permanently and totally disabled per Social Security.
- You must be a permanent resident of the State of Connecticut. You must own the property or hold a tenancy for life or for a term of years which makes the applicant liable for payment of taxes (CGS Sec.12-48) as of October 1, 2024. The property must be the applicant’s primary residence (domicile).
- Your 2024 income cannot exceed $ 45,200 (single) or $ 55,100(married).
- You must provide the Assessor with a copy of your SSA 1099 for 2024, & your 2024 federal income tax return (if you filed one) & all other income documents.
ADDITIONAL PROOF MAYBE REQUIRED
If no income tax was filed, please submit these proofs of income with your application:
- Total income (all sources)
- Social Security income (form SSA 1099)
- Wage/Pension Benefits
Assessor: Kara J Fishman, CCMAll, MAI
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 owners-m-35h-application.pdf | 49.67 KB |
| homeowners-qa-booklet.pdf | 286.51 KB |
| 2024_memo_to_applicants.pdf | 705.16 KB |
| 2024_summary_of_filing_requirements.pdf | 717.13 KB |