The State of Connecticut and the Town of New Fairfield provide tax relief programs for the elderly, disabled and Veterans/Active Duty Military.  New Fairfield homeowners must meet income requirements to qualify for tax relief.  The deadline for both State and Town programs is May 15. The Town also administers a tax DEFERRAL program available to homeowners who qualify by income. The deferral allows you to defer up to 50% of your taxes left owed, AFTER you receive any credits on other State and Municipal Programs. Deferred taxes must eventually be paid back.

Veterans who have been honorably discharged and have served during an active war period are eligible for an assessment reduction regardless of age. To receive any benefits, a DD-214 (discharge paperwork) must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office by October 1. The basic exemption is a $6,000 assessment reduction and will be applied for the next July 1 tax bill. There is no application for this exemption and the exemption may be applied to the residence or, if no home is owned, a motor vehicle. The amount of the exemption increases if the Veteran is disabled. In this case, the most current VA disability rating letter should be brought to the Assessor at the time you file your DD-214 or at any time afterwards.

Details and application forms can be found on the Town website, www.newfairfield.org, by clicking on “Municipal Departments” and “Assessor.”  If you need more information, or prefer to discuss your options with the Assessor directly, you may visit the Assessor’s office in Town Hall or give them a call at 203-312-5625.