The deadline is May 15, 2026 for homeowners to apply for the Tax Relief Programs.

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West Hartford homeowners who are 65 years old as of Dec. 31, 2025, or 100% disabled through Social Security (no age requirement) and meet specific guidelines may be eligible for property tax relief.

Eligibility guidelines include a maximum annual income of $46,300 for a single individual and $56,500 for a married couple.

To get your tax credit, you must come into the Assessor’s Office, Room 142 of Town Hall, with proof of all your income from 2025. The Assessor’s Office will be available to complete applications between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call the Assessor’s Office at 860-561-7414 with any questions.

“I want our elderly homeowners to get what they deserve. I don’t want anyone missing out only because they were not aware of the opportunities that exist for them,” said Joseph Dakers, Town Assessor.

“The application process is simple. For first-time applicants, our friendly staff will meet with you and review all your documents, look at the property record card, and then determine right then and there which programs you qualify for,” he said.

The amount of the credit depends on your income. It operates on a sliding scale, meaning the lower your income, the higher the benefit. The minimum benefit you would receive is $150 for married couples and single people. The maximum is $1,250 for married couples and $1,000 for single people.

Applicants will need to provide their date of birth, Social Security number, and proof of ALL income (taxable and non-taxable) for 2025.

The State of Connecticut requires proof of all income when applying for the Elderly and 100% Disabled Homeowner Programs.

Please provide:

• A copy of the 2025 1099 form from Social Security
• A copy of a complete Income Tax Return for 2025
• If no Income Tax Return was filed, submit copies of ALL 1099 forms
• Copies of receipts for rental income, if applicable
• W-2 forms, if applicable

In addition to the State of Connecticut tax relief programs, West Hartford offers a Local Elderly Homeowners Tax Freeze Program. The application period for this program is from February 1 to May 15, 2026. Applications are available on the Assessment web page.

To be eligible for this program, West Hartford residents:

1. Must be at least 70 years of age as of Dec. 31, 2025
2. Must have owned and occupied the property in West Hartford as of Oct. 1, 2025
3. Must have resided in the State of Connecticut for at least one year prior to the application period; and
4. Must meet income requirements. The maximum income allowed for a single person is $46,300. The maximum income allowed for a married couple is $56,500.

If the above qualifications are met, eligible residents will have their taxes frozen at the amount due for the 2025 Grand List, payable in July 2026 and January 2027.

Once an applicant qualifies for the Local Tax Freeze program, he/she must renew every two years.

The Local Elderly Homeowners Tax Freeze Program does not disqualify residents from any other tax/assessment benefits available to residents in West Hartford.

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