Connecticut disabled veteran property tax exemption (2026)
State exemption of $1,500–$3,000 assessed value by rating (towns may add more). Full exemption on the dwelling for 100% P&T.
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Free. Applies your rating, VA pay and this exemption to any home.
Property tax break by VA rating
| VA rating | Property tax break | Saves / yr* |
|---|---|---|
| 10–20% | $2,143 of value exempt | $41 |
| 30–50% | $2,857 of value exempt | $55 |
| 60–70% | $3,571 of value exempt | $69 |
| 80–90% | $4,286 of value exempt | $82 |
| 100%, not P&T | $4,286 of value exempt | $82 |
| 100% P&T or IU | Full exemption | $7,680 |
*Example: a $400,000 home at Connecticut's average property tax rate of 1.92%, about $7,680 a year before any exemption. Your bill depends on your county and home. IU means paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability. P&T means permanent and total. Exemptions aren't automatic: you apply with your county assessor after you buy.
Military retirement pay
Military retirement not taxed.
VA disability pay is tax-free in every state.
Home loan and down payment help
- Connecticut Housing Finance Authority ↗ (state housing agency: first-time buyer and down payment programs)
Programs change often. Check income limits, first-time buyer rules and whether they can be combined with a VA loan.
Get help in Connecticut
- Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs ↗: free help with state veteran benefits.
- Your county assessor's office handles the property tax exemption application.