Deadline Approaches For Disabled West Hartford Veterans Tax Exemption Program

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Town of West Hartford's Assessment Office is reminding honorably discharged veterans and active duty military persons that they may be eligible for exemptions. Resident veterans who already filed with the town for their exemption, and are not disabled or do not meet the income requirements, do not need to file again. The filing period is Feb. 1 through Oct. 1 of each year.

Veterans and active duty military persons may be entitled to additional exemptions if their income does not exceed $35,200 for a single person and $42,900 for a married couple for the state program; and $60,200 for a single person and $67,900 for a married couple for West Hartford’s local program. The exemption is an assessment reduction of $10,000 or 10 percent of assessed value, whichever is greater. Veterans must have served 90 days active duty during a war period, and file an original or certified copy of their DD214 with the Assessment Office prior to Oct. 1.

Resident veterans who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for the exemption in the Assessment Office, room 142 of Town Hall at 50 South Main Street. Questions may be directed to the Assessment Office at 561-7414.

Disabled veterans must file their disability rating letter from the Veterans Administration with the Assessment office. Once filed, no other filing is necessary unless a disability rating increases. At age 65, filing is no longer required as all 65 year old disabled veterans are entitled to the 100 percent disability rating reduction.

Disabled veterans who have motor vehicles specially equipped or adapted to accommodate their disability are eligible for a 50-percent assessment reduction on their vehicles. Annual filing is required for all specially equipped motor vehicles by Nov. 1 of each year.

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