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CT HB07244

Bill

Status

Passed

7/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases property tax exemptions for Connecticut residents who are disabled veterans or active service members, effective October 1, 2019, with the maximum exemption rising to $3,500
  • Raises the exemption for veterans with a 10%–25% disability rating from $1,500 to $2,000, and for those with a 50%–75% rating from $2,500 to $3,000
  • Provides a $3,500 exemption for veterans aged 65 or older or those with a disability rating exceeding 75%
  • Extends the exemption to a surviving spouse (while unmarried) and minor children of a deceased eligible veteran, in the same amount the veteran was or would have been entitled to
  • Requires veterans to submit proof of their VA disability rating to the local assessor; re-submission is only needed if the rating changes, and retroactive abatements or refunds may be granted for up to three years

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Property Tax Exemption For Service Members And Veterans Having Disability Ratings.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/12/2019

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development4/10/2019
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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