Tax Exemptions

hamden
January 25, 2022
In November, I shared updates with you about different types of property tax and income tax exemptions available to Hamden residents (especially seniors, veterans and the disabled).

Hamden will begin accepting applications for these property tax credits on February 1st up until May 15th. With February only a week away, I wanted to provide you some more information from the town of Hamden about how to apply:
Real Estate Tax Bill Credits for Qualified Residents
The Hamden Assessor's Office will be taking applications for credits on real
estate tax bills for qualified elderly and/or disabled residents starting February 1, 2022 to
May 15, 2022, from 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 2:00PM - 4:30PM.

Applications for additional veteran's exemptions (Income based) will also be taken through September 30, 2022.
Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program
Qualifications:
  • Applicant must be 65 years of age or over as of December 31, 2021 or be totally disabled.
  • Applicant must own and reside in the home.
  • Applicant must have income of $44,600 or less for a married couple or $38,100 or less for a single person.
  • 2021 income tax filing must be provided. If income tax filing is no longer needed
    for you, please submit the Social Security Award Letter and any other 1099 income statements received.
  • Current Federal Income Tax Return if filed or bank statements showing interest earned, pension statements, dividend statements, casino winnings, and Statement of Earnings from the Social Security Administration (SSA 1099 or SSA 2458)
Additional State and Local Veterans Exemption Programs
Qualifications:
  • Applicant must qualify for regular veteran's exemption by having served, or be
    currently serving, on active duty for a minimum of 90 days during a time of war
    and have filed a notice of honorable discharge or active duty with the Town Clerk.
  • An additional veteran exemption program limits income to $46,600 or less for a
    married couple and $38,100 or less for a single person, unless the veteran has a 100% VA rated disability rating.
  • Those limits are $46,400 for a married couple and $38,100 for a single person and only taxable income information must be provided.