Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Connecticut homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homeowners Elderly/Disabled Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program
Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
SeniorsDisabilityIncome-based
What it does
A property tax credit for elderly or totally disabled homeowners with qualifying income. Connecticut has no statewide general homestead exemption.
Who qualifies
Owners 65 or older, or totally disabled, who meet the income limits.
How to apply
Apply at your local assessor's office between February 1 and May 15.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply at your local assessor's office between February 1 and May 15.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File between February 1 and May 15 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.