Connecticut Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

State property tax credit for elderly (age 65+) or totally disabled homeowners with income below state limits. Credit applied directly to property tax bill, reducing annual tax burden by up to $1,500.

Maximum annual property tax credit available

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Annual tax credit for seniors 65+ or disabled
  • Income limits apply by filing status
  • Must apply by May 15 each year
  • Credit applied directly to tax bill
  • Must have owned home for 1+ year

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(860) 297-5962

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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.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • 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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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Apply by May 15 annually

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