ACTIVE DUTY EXEMPTION

AS OF JULY 1, 2008, THE EXEMPTION UNDER 12-81(53) IS AVAILABLE TO AN ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMEMBER REGARDLESS OF THE LOCATION OF HIS OR HER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, EACH ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES IS ENTITLED TO THE FULL EXEMPTION OF ONE MOTOR VEHICLE. THE DEFINIITION OF ARMED FORCES IN 27-103 IS " THE UNITED STATES ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD AND AIR FORCE AND ANY RESERVE COMPONENT THEREOF, INCLUDING CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD PERFORMING DUTY AS PROVIDED IN THE TITLE 32 OF UNITED STATES CODE.

THE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN IN WHICH THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED BELOW IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION, NOT LATER THAN THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT FOLLOWING THE DATE THE PROPERTY TAX IS DUE. THE ASSESSOR MAY REQUIRE YOU TO SUBMIT INFORMATION VERIFYING A MOTORE VEHICLE LEASE. FAILURE TO FILE BY THE DEADLINE CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO CLAIM THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION OR REFUND UNDER 12-81(53.

To view the Active Duty Exemption Form Click below.
Active Duty exemption Form





Janice McKie, CCMA II
Assessor

Rhonda Roy, CCMA I