The Town of Granby offers several property tax exemptions and abatements/credits to reduce your tax bill. The Assessor’s Office can help you determine if you are eligible for any of the following programs. Contact the office at 860-844-5311 or visit Town Hall.
Tax Abatement / Credits for Seniors or Totally Disabled Persons
Two programs (state and local) are available. These credit programs reduce a percentage of your tax bill and could offer significant savings. Residents must file annually between Feb. 1 and May 15 for the local program and every other year for the state program, with credits reflected in future tax bills.
Eligibility for these programs is based on: income level; marital status; 65+ years old (as of end-of-year prior to application); own/have life use of the property; live at the property as a permanent residence; not receiving this benefit from another town or state. Income tax return information for the prior calendar year and a 1099 form from Social Security must be filed with the application.
Exemptions
Exemptions are reductions in the assessed value (70 percent of the property appraised value) to which the mill rate is applied.
Veteran’s Exemption: person served at least 90 days during time of war, or an active-duty serviceperson, proves eligibility by filing the honorable discharge DD 214 paperwork with the Town Clerk of the town in which they reside on or before Sept. 30. The exemption is $1,500 off assessed value.
Veteran’s Disability Exemption: (See previous), must file required eligibility documentation with Town Clerk on or before Sept. 30.) Veteran’s disability rating forms must be filed by March 31 with the Assessor’s office.
Reductions in Assessed Value
Disability Rating 10%-25%= $3,000
Disability Rating 26%-50%= $3,750
Disability Rating 51%-75%= $4,500
Disability Rating 76%-100%= $5,250
At least 10% Disability & Over 65 = $5,250
Additional Veteran’s Exemption—
Income Dependent Portion: Person must meet certain income limits. Filing period is Feb. 1 through Oct. 1.
Veteran’s Exemption without Disability:
$3,000 reduction in assessed value
Veteran’s Exemption with Disability:
Disability Rating 10%-25%= $6,000;
Disability Rating 26%-50%= $7,500;
Disability Rating 51%-75%= $9,000;
Disability Rating 76%-100%= $10,500;
At least 10% Disability & Over 65 = $10,500
Local Option Veteran’s Exemption
Income Dependent Portion: Person must meet certain income limits. Filing period is Feb. 1 through Oct. 1. The exemption is $10,000 off assessed value.
Federal Soldiers’ Civil Relief Act: Personal property belonging to an active-duty serviceman is not to be taxed in the town in which the property is located due to military orders.
Motor Vehicle of an Active-Duty
Serviceman: Exemption of one vehicle registered in Connecticut (Active-Duty Military / Reserves). Application must be filed annually within 15 months of the Oct. 1 assessment date. See Forms and Applications at www.granby-ct.gov
Totally Disabled Exemption: Provides a $1,000 reduction in assessment to Connecticut resident receiving permanent total disability benefits. Application form is required, plus the award certificate from Social Security. See Forms and Applications at granby-ct.gov. This is in addition to Disabled Veteran’s Exemption benefits.
Ambulatory Vehicle Exemption: Exemption from taxation for ambulatory-type motor vehicles i.e., specially equipped motor vehicles/vans, used exclusively for transporting any medically incapacitated individual. Application form is required, plus documentation noting the specialized equipment, and a visual inspection of the vehicle.
Blind Exemption: Provides a $3,000 reduction in assessed value to those proving blindness.
Special Assessment Applications
Learn more about these programs at granby-ct.gov on the links listed below.
Farm: Application must be filed with the Assessor between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. See Classification of Land as Farmland for PA490 farmland guidelines and application requests.
Forest: Must be Certified by State Forester before Oct. 1 and for 25 acres or more. Application must be filed between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. See Forms and Applications.
Open Space: Application must be filed between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. See Open Space Information and Forms and Applications.
The Assessor’s Office is open Mon. –Wed. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thurs. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Granby Town Hall, 15 North Granby Road.