May 15th dealine for Homeowners' - Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Tax Relief Program

Program Description
State law provides a property tax credit program for Connecticut owners in residence of real property, who are elderly (65 and over) or totally disabled, and whose annual incomes do not exceed certain limits. The credit amount is calculated by the local assessor and applied by the tax collector to the applicant's real property tax bill. The amount of the credit that may be granted is up to $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for single persons. Credit amounts are based on a graduated income scale. Application may be made with the Assessor's Office between February 1 and May 15. For more information contact your town/city tax assessors office.  Click here for an overview of the state sponsored programs.