Veterans

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Exemption for Veterans
 

Who’s Eligible: Any Lebanon resident who has received an honorable discharge from the armed forces and who has served during a war time. (Dates of Wars and Other Recognized Military Campaigns and Operations Under CGS 27-103)

Amount of Exemption: The amount of the exemption is $4,500 off of the assessment of your real or personal property. If you have received a disability rating from the Veterans Administration the exemption amounts are as follows:

10% - 25%   $9,000
26% - 50%   $11,250
51% - 75%   $13,500
76% - 100% $15,750

Application: There is no application to file for this exemption. However, you must file your DD214 (discharge papers) with the Town Clerk. If you have a disability rating from the Veterans Administration you must file the statement of benefits letter you receive from the VA annually with the Assessor’s office.

Filing Dates: You must file your discharge papers with the Town Clerk prior to October 1st to receive the exemption on the following July’s tax bill. Once you have recorded your discharge papers you are not required to file them annually.

Additional Veterans Exemption


Who’s eligible: Any Lebanon resident that is receiving a regular veterans exemption, has reached the age of 65 and has an income of less than $37,600 if single and $45,800 if married can apply for this program.

Amount of Exemption: The amount of the exemption is $9,000 off of the assessment of your real or personal property.

Application: You must request and complete an application from the Assessor’s office. Along with the application you must provide documentation of all income received in the previous calendar year.

Filing Dates: The filing period is from February 1st through October 1st. After your initial filing you must reapply every 2 years. The Assessor’s office will notify you when it is your time to reapply.