Connecticut Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Connecticut Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief in its Derby, CT research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Connecticut provides state-funded property tax relief to qualifying elderly and totally disabled homeowners. Derby administers local program with credits ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars annually based on income thresholds. Apply through Derby Tax Assessor's office.
Credit amount varies by income and local program parameters
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Annual property tax credit for seniors 65+ or totally disabled
- Income limits vary; Derby sets local thresholds
- Must own and occupy home as principal residence
- Apply through Derby Tax Assessor by February 15
- Credit amount varies by income and local program
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Typically February 15 for tax year, check Derby Assessor
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Connecticut Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief in Derby?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Connecticut Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief in Derby, CT?
Confirm the application route directly with Connecticut Department of Revenue Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (203) 736-1455. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Typically February 15 for tax year, check Derby Assessor.
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