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CT HB07244
Bill
Status
Passed
7/12/2019
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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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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