Motor Vehicles Exempt from Property Tax

Veterans In Service
Property tax exemptions are available to qualified individuals; such as, honorably discharged veterans, spouses of deceased honorably discharged veterans, etc. Eligible parties must contact the Assessor’s Office for applications to complete and file to meet filing dates when applying for these benefits.

Municipal taxes on motor vehicles owned by servicemen: 

Out of state residents based in CT must file a Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act form with the Assessor’s office to be exempt from paying property taxes.

Residents of CT must file an Active Duty form annually with the Assessor’s Office to have one passenger motor vehicle exempt from taxation.

To qualify, the individual must submit a letter annually from his/her commanding officer stating that the individual is on active duty. 

Click here to download the Application for Active Military Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption form.

A serviceman having any questions in regards to motor vehicle property taxes, or in need of an application to complete and file in sufficient time to meet filing dates to apply for such benefits, should contact the Assessor’s Office at (860) 291-7260.

Handicapped Exemption
Any owner of a motor vehicle that has been specially equipped to accommodate a handicapped driver or passenger may be eligible for a handicapped exemption. This exemption would include, but is not limited to, vehicles equipped with hand controls for the brake or accelerator and/or a wheelchair lift.

To be eligible for this exemption the vehicle must be inspected by the Assessor or staff member. Please contact the Assessor’s Office for an appointment.

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