Veterans & Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Programs
Applications can be found under the Forms & Applications tab
Veterans Benefit: To qualify for a Regular Veteran’s Exemption the Veteran must be a resident as of the assessment date (October 1st), have served at least 90 days during wartime service and received an Honorable Discharge (or qualifying OTH Discharge). Original Discharge papers (DD-214) must be on file with the Town Clerks Office prior to the Assessment date.
Disabled Veterans: In order to receive this exemption the Veteran must follow steps under Veteran’s Benefit above as well as file the Disability rating slip provided by the Veteran’s Administration Assessor prior to the Assessment date.
Additional Veterans Exemption: An additional exemption is available for veterans [or spouse] within certain income limits. For the 2024 Grand List year the maximum income level for a single/unmarried Veteran is $43,800. The maximum income level for married Veteran is $53,400. Proof of income for all applicants must be provided at the time of application submission. *Qualified applicants must apply biennially between February 1 and October 1- if you applied and were approved on 2023 Grand List, you need not apply again for the Grand List 2024.
Homeowners' - Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Program: For the 2023 Grand List application year the maximum income level for a single or unmarried applicant is $43,800. The maximum income level for married applicants is $53,400. Proof of income for all applicants must be provided at the time of application submission. Required forms includes SSA1099, your 2023 tax return and year-end statements for any Social Security, Pensions, Annuities, lottery winnings, and interest statements from all interest-bearing accounts, regardless how small. Qualified applicants must apply biennially between February 1 and May 15 (if you applied and were approved on 2022 Grand List, you need not apply again for Grand List 2023).
Local Option- Property Tax Relief for Elderly/Disabled Homeowners: Homeowners whose primary domicile is Chester, who have been a taxpayer in Chester for at least one year and who are elderly or totally disabled are eligible for this program. Application must be filed biennially with the Assessor's Office between February 1 and May 15th.
Disabled Tax Relief Program: Property owners who are permanently and totally disabled are eligible for up to a $1,000 exemption. Applicant must provide satisfactory proof of total disability to the Assessor's Office prior to the Assessment date (October 1st).
Renters' Rebate Program: State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. The renters' rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments made in the calendar year prior to the year in which the renter applies. Annual application filing period is between April 1st and October 1st.