Connecticut Veteran Tax Exemptions 2026

Connecticut gives disabled veterans a meaningful break on property taxes, and depending on your situation, state income tax may treat your military retirement or disability pay differently as well. If you served and came home with a rating, the state has set up a tiered property tax exemption that grows with your disability level. That means the higher your rating, the more relief you see on your annual tax bill. This page walks through exactly what is available and how to claim it.

Does Connecticut tax VA disability income?

No. Connecticut does not tax VA disability compensation. The state treats it the same way the federal government does, which means it is left off your taxable income entirely. Whether you are rated 10 percent or 100 percent, your VA disability pay is not taxed by Connecticut.

Connecticut property tax exemption for disabled veterans

$3K to $10K reduction. Property tax reduction tiered by rating from $1,500 (10%) up to $10,000 (paraplegic).

Even a partial rating puts real money back in your pocket each year, and the benefit keeps growing as your rating climbs, so it is worth applying as soon as you have a rating in hand.

What rating do you need in Connecticut?

The size of your break depends on your combined VA rating. In Connecticut, the break is tiered, so even a partial rating can lower your property tax bill, and the amount climbs as your rating climbs. Not sure what your combined rating works out to? Run it through our VA disability calculator first, and if you are aiming for the top tier, check whether you qualify for Permanent and Total status.

How to claim your Connecticut exemption

1. Confirm your current combined rating and whether it is Permanent and Total. Your VA award letter shows both.
2. Gather your DD-214 and your VA disability award letter. Most Connecticut offices ask for both.
3. Contact your county tax assessor for the property tax exemption, and the your state tax agency or Department of Veterans Affairs for the income side.
4. File before your county deadline. Many counties require you to apply once, then renew only if your rating changes.

Always confirm the current figures and deadlines with your county assessor and the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them. Rules and dollar amounts change year to year.