CT SB00202

Increases the additional property tax exemption for eligible veterans from ten thousand dollars to twenty thousand dollars, or alternatively up to ten percent of assessed property value, effective October 1, 2016.

Creates a new additional property tax exemption for disabled veterans under section 12-81(20) of at least three thousand dollars of assessed value, available upon municipal approval.

Increases the additional property tax exemption for surviving spouses of veterans from ten thousand dollars to twenty thousand dollars, or alternatively up to ten percent of assessed property value.

Requires municipalities to waive interest on property taxes for active duty military members serving outside the state on the payment due date, or who have resided in the state for less than one year after returning from service.

Establishes biennial filing requirements for veterans and surviving spouses claiming additional exemptions, with a presumption of continued qualification in the year following initial approval.