CT Elderly/Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief Program (Circuit Breaker)
City of Hartford, Assessor's Office / State of Connecticut OPM
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs CT Elderly/Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief Program (Circuit Breaker) in its Hartford, CT research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Connecticut's Circuit Breaker program provides an annual property tax credit of up to $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for single homeowners who are age 65+ or permanently totally disabled and meet income limits. For 2025, the income thresholds are $56,500 married and $46,300 single. Credit amounts are on a graduated income scale. Hartford residents apply at the City Assessor's Office.
Credit directly reduces property tax owed; up to $1,250/year.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-19; confirm current terms.
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
- Age 65+ or permanently disabled homeowner
- Income limit: $46,300 single / $56,500 married (2025)
- Credit up to $1,000 (single) or $1,250 (married)
- Applied to reduce property tax owed to Hartford
- Apply at Hartford Assessor's Office, February 1, May 15
How to Apply
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Prepare your application
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Documents you will likely need
- The property-tax exemption form and supporting records requested by your local assessor (use the official source on this page to confirm the current form).
- 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.
- 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).
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Deadline: February 1, May 15 each year; re-apply every two years
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for CT Elderly/Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief Program (Circuit Breaker) in Hartford, CT?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,250 (married) / $1,000 (single) property tax credit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for CT Elderly/Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief Program (Circuit Breaker) in Hartford?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. 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 CT Elderly/Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief Program (Circuit Breaker) in Hartford, CT?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Hartford, Assessor's Office / State of Connecticut OPM; 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; re-apply every two years.
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