CT Elderly/Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief Program (Circuit Breaker)

About This Program

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.

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

Deadline: February 1 – May 15 each year; re-apply every two years