CT HB05176

Municipalities may establish ordinances providing property tax relief to nonsalaried local emergency management directors, volunteer firefighters, fire police officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, civil preparedness staff, canine and underwater search and rescue team members, and ambulance drivers.

Retired volunteer firefighters, fire police officers, and emergency medical technicians with at least 25 years of service are eligible for the tax relief programs.

Tax relief options include either a $1,000 annual property tax abatement or a property tax exemption on assessed value up to $1 million divided by the mill rate (prior to October 1, 2017).

Exemption amounts increase to $2 million for assessment years beginning October 1, 2017, and $3 million for assessment years beginning October 1, 2018, and thereafter.

Municipalities may authorize interlocal agreements to provide property tax relief to volunteers who live in one municipality but serve in another.