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 2026-07-21; 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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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.
- 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; 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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