Full Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)
Complete property tax exemption on primary residence (or one motor vehicle) for veterans with permanent and total disability.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Connecticut
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- 100% property tax exemption
- Where it applies
- Connecticut
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Full Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)?
Full Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T) is a Connecticut tax benefits benefit for veterans. Complete property tax exemption on primary residence (or one motor vehicle) for veterans with permanent and total disability. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is 100% property tax exemption.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Connecticut residency
What Full Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T) covers
Overview
Eligibility (per Governor's press release on Public Act 24-46): Served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, or Space Force; have a permanent and total disability rating as determined by the VA; reside in Connecticut; file an exemption application with the town assessor.
Covers
Full property tax exemption on either (a) a primary residence owned by the eligible veteran, or (b) one motor vehicle (if the veteran does not own a home).
Effective date
October 1, 2024. Public Act 24-46 was signed by Governor Lamont on May 23, 2024, and passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Connecticut General Assembly.
How to apply for Full Property Tax Exemption (100% P&T)
How to apply
File directly with your town assessor; the press release does not provide detailed procedural steps beyond this requirement. Contact your local assessor for application timing and required documentation.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: portal.ct.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Other Connecticut Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Exemption
100% exemption of military retirement pay from Connecticut state income tax.
Full exemption of military retirement pay
Veteran Property Tax Assessment Exemption (Disabled)
Basic veterans property tax exemption (CGS 12-81(19)/(20)) plus an income-qualified Additional Veterans exemption.
Varies by rating, income, and local mill rate
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