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CT HB05538

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Zalaski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands property tax exemptions for Class I renewable energy sources and hydropower facilities to include business and industrial properties, in addition to existing coverage for private residences and farms
  • Establishes October 1, 2012 as the effective date for business and industrial installations to qualify for exemptions, while maintaining October 1, 2007 date for residential and farm installations
  • Requires property owners to file written applications with local assessors by November 1st of each assessment year to claim the exemption, with failure to file constituting a waiver for that year
  • Maintains exemption eligibility for subsequent years without reapplication unless the renewable energy installation is altered in a manner requiring a building permit
  • Covers solar water and space heating systems, geothermal energy resources, and passive or active solar installations

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Property Tax Exemptions For Solar And Other Renewable Energy Source Installations.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 525

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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