[jojofree]

Are property tax deductions given for disabled veterans? If so, What is the amount of the discount?

[AmyBergquist]

You may qualify just based on veteran status. I would call your town's tax collector office and they should be able to give you more information.

[Movin2CT]

We're in the process of doing this. You need to turn in your DD214 to the Town/City Clerk's office. They will process you for the deduction. It is a state mandated Veteran's Benefit.

Here's more info:

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM

Veterans who served during wartime are eligible for a reduction on the assessed value of their property, if they own property in town, or on their motor vehicle if they do not own property in town. To claim an exemption, veterans must present an original or certified copy of their Honorable Discharge papers (DD-214 Form) to their Town Clerk’s office for filing with the town's land records. Exemptions must be claimed by October 1 for the current and following assessment years. For income qualified veterans, an application must be filed biennially with the Assessor's office of their town of residence between February 1 and October 1.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR EXEMPTIONS

Veterans who served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard are eligible for exemptions if they served in wartime. Wartime service must have lasted at least 90 days, unless the veteran left service due to a service-related disability or the military action lasted less than 90 days. Income eligible veterans can also qualify for a higher exemption amount.

EXEMPTION AMOUNTS

All wartime veterans are eligible for an exemption of at least $1,500. Veterans with an income less than $29,800, if unmarried, and $36,500, if married, are eligible for an additional exemption up to $1,000.

[jojofree]

Thank-you Movin2ct,
My husband served during peace time, but broke his back while jumping out of an aircraft. He does have his honorable discharge and does receive disability compensation from it. So does he still qualify?

[Movin2CT]

The way I read the regulation is that he needs to have served during war time. He doesn't have to have served in a combat zone though. If he served for at least 90 days since 8/2/90, he qualifies. If he was medically discharged after 8/2/90, but didn't serve a full 90 days during war time, he probably still qualifies. Hope that helps!

[activemom]

I just read this thread and got excited about a possible exemption (my husband served during the war). However, it looks like it is income restrictive and that each town sets their limit. In my town, the limit for a married couple is $21,000 or $12,000 for single. (There is absolutely no way you could own property in this town if that is what your income is..even with an exemption of $1500!)

There may be other towns in CT that offer something better than this.

[Samsoncat]

The place I currently reside in offers 50% off to BOTH qualified Veterans and Seniors & Disabled people. it does not take into account your income, the main qualifier is that you reside in the home itself. example: if you had multiple properties that were say, rentals, that would disqualify you.

HTH

[Movin2CT]

Originally Posted by activemom

I just read this thread and got excited about a possible exemption (my husband served during the war). However, it looks like it is income restrictive and that each town sets their limit. In my town, the limit for a married couple is $21,000 or $12,000 for single. (There is absolutely no way you could own property in this town if that is what your income is..even with an exemption of $1500!)

There may be other towns in CT that offer something better than this.

There is a part that is income restrictive, and a part that you receive regardless of income. The $1500.00 is not income restrictive. HTH!

[activemom]

Here's the email I got from the state when I posed the question:

Please be advised that you must apply through the Assessor’s Office of the municipality where you reside. You do not have to be disabled in order to qualify for the Veteran’s Exemption. The income limits are $29,800 for a single applicant and $36,500 for a married applicant. You must have served at least 90 days during a war or campaign unless the war or campaign lasted less than 90 days. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me or the Assessor of your Town.

[Movin2CT]

I would check with the town. I know that we're eligible, and dh's retirement check alone (forget his new salary) would put us out of the running if the family limit was truly $36,500.