25 TAX RELIEF PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS

TAX RELIEF PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS 
 
 
 
 
& TOTALLY DISABLED  
 
BASIC INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS 
 
 
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 
 
1. Owner (or spouse, if domiciled together) must have been 65 years of age by end 
of 2025. 
 
2. Claimant must own and reside at the property for which relief is sought; or must 
hold a tenancy for life use, stipulated by deed, which makes him/her liable for 
the payment of property taxes. The assessment date is October 1, 2025. 
 
3. Be a Connecticut resident; in addition, the property must be your principal 
residence. Principal residence shall be defined as residency of at least 6 months 
and one day for the program year. 
 
4. Income must be below $56,500 (married) or $46,300 (single or widowed). 
Qualifying income is defined as all taxable and non-taxable income.  This 
includes, but is not limited to: Social Security & tax-exempt interest & 
pensions. (Veteran’s pensions & Disability payments should be included).  
 
FILING PERIOD: FEBRUARY 1 – MAY 15, 2026   
 
WHAT TO PROVIDE: 
 
1. Social Security 1099 Form for income tax year 2025. 
 
2. Federal Tax Return (1040) for 2025. If you do not file a return, bring all 
1099’s showing income for 2025.  
 
3. For example; Interest Income, Dividends, annuities, pensions (including 
veteran’s), alimony, lottery winnings, etc. 
 
 
In addition to the State Homeowner Program, the town has a Tax Relief Program.  This 
provides up to a $225 tax benefit depending on % of ownership of the property.  This 
application is filled out at the same time as well as the form for the Additional 
Veteran’s & Local Option Exemption if applicable. 
 
Any questions, please call our office at (860) 444-5820