CT · No general homestead exemption
Connecticut homestead exemption
Connecticut has no homestead exemption for all homeowners.
- Main exemption
- No general exemption
- Filing deadline
- May 15
- Own and live there by
- Not in our data
- Renewal
- Must reapply
- Where to file
- Town assessor
Connecticut has no homestead exemption for all homeowners. Its main homeowner break is the Elderly/Disabled Circuit Breaker, a credit of up to $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for single owners who are 65+ or totally disabled and under the income limit. Apply with your town assessor between February 1 and May 15.
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How much the Connecticut exemption is worth
Connecticut has no general homestead exemption for all homeowners. The relief that does exist is described below.
Who qualifies
- You own and live in the home in Connecticut, and you or your spouse are 65 or older or totally disabled
- 2025 total income no more than $46,300 if unmarried or $56,500 if married
- Veterans with a 100% total and permanent VA rating qualify under the disability rule
Deadline and renewal
Apply with the assessor of your town between February 1 and May 15 of the year after the October 1 grand list date you want relief for.
Relief lasts for a two-year period. You must reapply every two years; the assessor notifies you when to refile.
Form: Homeowners' Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Application (M-35H) · open the official form
Extra breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled owners
| Who | Program | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | Elderly/Disabled Circuit Breaker credit | $1,250 tax credit | Up to $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for single owners, on a graduated income scale. The assessor calculates it and the tax collector applies it to your bill. Source |
| Veterans | Basic veterans exemption | $1,000 off assessed value | Honorably discharged veterans who served at least 90 days in wartime, or their survivors, get a basic $1,000 exemption. The DD-214 must be recorded in the town land records before October 1. Source |
| Veterans | Additional veterans exemption (income-based) | Not in our data | Veterans and disabled veterans who get the basic exemption and meet income limits can get an additional exemption. Apply every two years with the assessor between February 1 and the deadline. Source |
Law: Conn. Gen. Stat. §12-170aa
Connecticut county guides
County guides for Connecticut are not published yet. File with: Town assessor.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to reapply every year?
No, every two years. Your assessor will tell you when to refile.
Is there an income limit?
Yes. For relief based on 2025 income, total income cannot exceed $46,300 if unmarried or $56,500 if married, counting both spouses.
When is the homestead exemption deadline in Connecticut?
Apply with the assessor of your town between February 1 and May 15 of the year after the October 1 grand list date you want relief for.
Sources
- Homeowners' Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Tax Relief Program · Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
- Homeowners Question & Answer Booklet · Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
- Additional Veterans Tax Relief Program · Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
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