Blind Exemption

Blind Exemption
Any individual that presents a Certification of Legal Blindness from the Board of Education and Services for the Blind, BESB, that states he/she is considered to be legally blind may be eligible for a $3,000 exemption off your assessment if filed prior to October 1. The BESB office is located in Windsor, CT and can be contacted at 1-800-842-4510.

The Town of East Hartford offers a town Local Option exemption of $2,000 off your assessment. Individuals filing for the local option must meet the basic criteria and also the State income limits. The State’s 2023 income requirements are $53,400 for a married couple and $43,800 for a single person. The filing period is February 1 - October 1. Applicants must re-file every 2 years.

For the Town Application, please click here. * Please note, we must have received your Certification of Legal Blindness already in order to apply for the Town option.

For additional explanation and/or information please call:
Assessor’s Office (860) 291-7260