CT HB06766

Veterans eligible for motor vehicle property tax exemptions under section 12-81 whose older vehicles have depreciated below the full exemption value would receive a cash payment from their municipality equal to the difference in tax benefit, capped at $100

Veterans must annually notify their town clerk and file an application with the assessor by the assessment date, providing either a certified military discharge document or two affidavits from disinterested persons verifying veteran status

Municipal assessors must maintain and file certified lists of eligible veterans in the town clerk's office, serving as prima facie evidence of payment eligibility

Upon verified eligibility, the assessor notifies the chief executive officer who orders the treasurer to issue payment to the veteran

Effective October 1, 2025