Tax Relief Programs

Elderly, Veterans, Blind and Totally Disabled

The Town of Winchester offers several State and Local tax relief programs.  Please see the below criteria to see if you qualify:

Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowners - State (income based program)
• A resident of Connecticut
• Be the record owner or hold life use of your residence
• 65 years old or collect social security benefits
• Income maximums Single - $43,800; Married - $53,400
Click here for application.

Additional Veterans - State (income based program)
• A resident of Connecticut
• Income maximums Single - $43,800; Married - $53,400
Click here for application.

Totally Disabled - State
• A resident of Connecticut
• Currently receiving disability benefits
Click here for application.

Blind - State
• A resident of Connecticut
• Be the record owner or hold life use of residence
• Legally blind
Click here for application.

Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Deferral - Local Option (income based program)
• A resident of Winchester for three (3) plus years
• Be the record owner or hold life use of residence
• 65 years old or collect social security benefits
• All taxes are current
• Income maximum - less than $40,000
Click here for application.

Elderly Freeze - Local Option (income based program)
• A resident of Winchester for one (1) plus year(s)
• Be the record owner of or hold life use of residence
• 70 years old
• All taxes are current
• Income maximums Single - $43,800; Married - $53,400
• Assets no more than $125,000 (excluding residence)
Click here for application.

Additional Veterans - Local Option (income based program)
• A resident of Winchester for two (2) plus years
• Be record owner of or hold life use of residence
• All taxes are current
• Income maximums Single - $43,800; Married - $53,400
Click here for application.

Blind - Local Option (income based program)
• A resident of Winchester
• Legally blind
• Income maximums Single - $43,800; Married - $53,400
Click here for application.