Tax Relief / Exemptions

Below is a list of available tax relief and exemption programs. Click on the name of the program for more information.

Tax Relief Programs:
Name of Program:	Frequency of Filing:	Based on:
State Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program	Biannual Filing	Income
Town Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program	Annual Filing	Income
Elderly and Disabled Renters Rebate Program	Annual Filing	Income vs. Rent/Utility Expenses
Exemptions:
Name of Exemption:	Frequency of Filing:	Based on:
Gold Star Parent and Spouse Tax Relief	Biannual Filing	Income
Veterans Exemption	One Time Filing	Dates of Service
State Additional Veterans Exemption	Biannual Filing	Income
Active Duty Military Exemption	Annual Filing	Member of the United States Armed Forces as of 10/1
State Disability Exemption	One Time Filing	Disability Status
State Blind Exemption	One Time Filing	Certification of Legal Blindness from the Board of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB)
Local Option - Tax Exemption on Motor Vehicles for Handicapped	Annual Filing	Vehicle adapted to disability and Physician's certification

Questions regarding these programs may be directed to the Assessor’s Office at (203) 563-0121 or [email protected]

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