Mike D'Agostino

Starting today, the Hamden Assessor's Office will be accepting new applications for credits on real estate tax bills for qualifying elderly and/or disabled residents and local veteran residents.

Qualifications:
 
Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program

• 65 years of age or over or totally disabled
• Own and reside in the home
• Have income of $49,100 or less for a married couple or $40,300 or less for a single person
• 2022 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*
• Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2023

State and Local Veterans Exemption Program

• 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
• Have income of $49,100 or less for a married couple and $40,300 or less for a single person
  
  • *Unless the veteran has a 100% VA rated disability rating*
• Taxable income information must be provided
• Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2023

How to Submit: 
 
Please fill out an application by clicking here, fill out items 1 through 5, and print the document out. The rest of the application will be completed in person in the Assessor’s Office upon submission.
 
Applications must be submitted in person in the Assessor’s Office and remember to bring all appropriate income verification documents listed above.

• The Assessor’s Office is located on the 1^st Floor (lower level) of Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, and is open from 8:30AM – 12:00PM and 2:00PM – 4:30PM Monday through Friday.

Please Note* Homeowners and veterans currently enrolled in a program and are due to reapply will receive a notice by mail.
 
For any questions or further information, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (203) 287-7128 or by email at assessors@hamden.com.