Connecticut Veteran Property Tax Exemption
City of Hartford, Assessor's Office / State of Connecticut
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Connecticut Veteran Property Tax Exemption in its Hartford, CT research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Connecticut provides property tax assessment exemptions for qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. Basic wartime service earns a $1,500 assessment exemption; disabled veterans with VA-rated disabilities receive $2,250-$4,500 depending on disability percentage; 100% disabled veterans with income at or below $18,000 single/$21,000 married receive a $10,500 exemption. Hartford may supplement state amounts.
Assessment reduction of $1,500-$10,500; actual tax savings depend on local mill rate.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Hartford, CT, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Hartford Housing Preservation Loan Fund Affordable low-interest loans; amount varies by project
- Hartford Sustainable Housing Solutions, Promise Zone Program Enhanced assistance for properties in federally designated Promise Zone
- CT Home Improvement Program (Connecticut Home Funds) Low-interest loans from $8.5M statewide pool
- City of Hartford CDBG Housing Assistance Program Varies by funded sub-program and project
Key Details
- Basic wartime service: $1,500 assessment exemption
- VA-rated disability: $2,250-$4,500 based on percentage
- 100% disabled veteran (income-limited): up to $10,500 exemption
- Apply at Hartford Assessor's Office February 1, May 15
- Must be primary CT resident and homeowner as of October 1
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 860-757-9640
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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.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- 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: February 1, May 15 each year; primary residence as of October 1
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Connecticut Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Hartford, CT?
The Grant Map record states: $1,500-$10,500 assessment reduction (varies by disability rating). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Connecticut Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Hartford?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Connecticut Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Hartford, CT?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Hartford, Assessor's Office / State of Connecticut; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 860-757-9640. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: February 1, May 15 each year; primary residence as of October 1.
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