Exemption for Veterans With Disability Ratings or Limb Loss
Who qualifies
- Income
- No eligibility income limit, but income determines an additional income-based exemption under Sec. 12-81g (twice the basic-plus-severe amount if income is at or below the OPM thresholds; 50% if above). For veterans with 100% ratings, lower income thresholds apply ($21,000 married / $18,000 unmarried).
- VA disability
- At least 10% service-connected disability
- Ownership
- Owns and occupies the dwelling; surviving spouses and minor children may also qualify.
- Residency
- The veteran's dwelling must be in Connecticut.
Disability tiers
| Disability rating | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 10–74% | $2,000 off assessed value |
| 75%+ | $3,500 off assessed value |
How much it saves
No dollar estimate. This exemption's amount isn't available.
How to apply
- Application required: Yes
- Deadline: File VA disability-rating proof with the municipal assessor.
- Renewal: other — Periodic proof of the VA disability rating may be required.
Combining with other exemptions
Generally only one service-related exemption may be claimed; surviving spouses and minor children may claim the veteran's exemption.
Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_203.htm.
Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.