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Property tax relief for seniors in Connecticut
Connecticut has 2 programs that can lower property taxes for older adults: Homeowners' Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Tax Relief Program and Renters' Rebate for Elderly/Disabled Renters. Each one has its own rules and deadline.
Homeowners' Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Tax Relief Program
Connecticut lowers the property tax bill of homeowners 65 or older with modest income, by up to $1,000 for a single person or $1,250 for a married couple. You apply at your town assessor's office between February 1 and May 15, and refile every two years.
How to apply
- In person
- File Form M-35H at the assessor's office in the town where you live, February 1 to May 15
Who may qualify
| Age | You or your spouse 65 or older by December 31 of the year before you apply (or totally disabled) |
|---|---|
| Income limit, unmarried (2025 income, applications in 2026) | $46,300 a year, counting taxable and nontaxable income such as Social Security |
| Income limit, married couple (2025 income, applications in 2026) | $56,500 a year |
| Home | A home you own (or hold a recorded life use in) and live in as your principal residence, owned by October 1 of the assessment year; condos, mobile homes, life care units and homes on leased land count |
| Surviving spouse | A surviving spouse aged 50 to 65 may keep the benefit if they still qualify and don't remarry |
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 2)
What you may get
| Largest credit, married couple | $1,250 off your property tax bill |
|---|---|
| Largest credit, single person | $1,000 off your property tax bill |
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 1)
Dates, renewals and waiting lists
| Filing period | February 1 to May 15 |
|---|---|
| Do you reapply? | Yes, every two years; the assessor should send you a reminder. You may refile sooner if your income drops. |
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 1)
How Connecticut is different
Where Connecticut's rules differ from the federal rules for Property tax relief for seniors.
- The credit is on a sliding scale: the lower your income, the larger the share of your tax it covers
- Income counts nontaxable income such as Social Security, not just taxable income
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 1)
Good to know
- Renters: Renters 65 or older use the separate Renters' Rebate program. Mobile home owners may file as renters or as homeowners, but not both.
- If your town offers its own local tax freeze, the state credit is figured on the frozen tax.
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 2)
Renters' Rebate for Elderly/Disabled Renters
Connecticut gives renters 65 or older with modest income a yearly check toward rent and utilities: up to $700 for a single person or $900 for a married couple. You apply each year between April 1 and September 30 at your town assessor's office or a local agency.
How to apply
- In person
- File Form M-35R with your town assessor's office or a social service agency your town designates. Don't send it to OPM.
Who may qualify
| Age | You or your spouse 65 or older by December 31, 2025; or 50 or older and the surviving spouse of someone who qualified; or 18 or older and eligible for Social Security disability |
|---|---|
| Income limit, unmarried (2025 income, 2026 rebate) | $46,300 a year |
| Income limit, married (2025 income, 2026 rebate) | $56,500 a year |
| Home | Connecticut resident for at least one year, renting (including room renters, co-op residents and mobile home residents) |
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 4)
What you may get
| Largest rebate, married couple | $900 a year |
|---|---|
| Largest rebate, single person | $700 a year |
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 3)
Dates, renewals and waiting lists
| Filing period (2026) | April 1 to September 30, 2026, with no extensions |
|---|---|
| Do you reapply? | Yes, every year |
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 4)
How Connecticut is different
Where Connecticut's rules differ from the federal rules for Property tax relief for seniors.
- Counts rent and utility costs, not just rent
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 4)
Good to know
- Renters: This is Connecticut's program for renters. Some other public aid can reduce the rebate; Social Security, SSI, energy assistance, veterans' benefits and subsidized housing do not.
- You must be living when you apply; a rebate can't be filed for someone who has died.
Source: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (source 4)
Free help
Free help with this in Connecticut
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Connecticut
Property tax relief in another state
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Sources
- Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, Homeowners' - Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Tax Relief Program (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, Homeowners Tax Relief Question and Answer Booklet, 2026 (2025 program year) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, Renters' Rebate For Elderly/Disabled Renters' Tax Relief Program (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, Renters' Rebate Question and Answer Booklet, 2026 (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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