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Assessor

501 Main Street South
(Room 204)

Southbury, CT 06488
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Veterans' Tax Exemption Programs in Southbury


There are three tax property tax exemption programs in Southbury for veterans and their surviving spouses. Qualified veterans may receive benefits from all three programs. Two programs are mandated by the State and are not subject to local modification. The third is a local option which allows the town to adjust the qualifying income and the level of tax exemption within State-set limits.

Please print, complete, and return the town's exemption form and/or state's exemption form to the Assessor's Department by October 1. Thank you.

1. State Mandated Recognition Program:

 Who:  854 qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses
 Income:  No restriction
 Exemption:  $1500 exemption of assessed value of home or auto
 Benefit:  $33.75 tax savings per person in 2022
 Total Cost:  $28,823 in 2022 - not reimbursed by State

2. State Mandated Need-Based Program:

 Who:   106 Veterans and their surviving spouses
 Income:  At or below $49,100 for married or $40,300 for single
 Exemption:  $3,000 exemption of assessed value of home or auto
 Benefit:  $67.50 tax savings per person in 2022
 Total Cost:  $11,075 in 2020 - reimbursed by State

3. Local Option Need-Based Program:

 Who:  142 Veterans and their surviving spouses 
 Income:  At or below $59,100 for married and $49,100 for single
 Exemption:  $15,000 exemption of assessed value of home or auto
 Benefit:  $337.50 tax savings per person in 2022
 Total Cost:  $47,925 in 2022 - not reimbursed by State