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Veteran's Information and Qualifications

Veteran's Information and Qualifications

Veterans

A veteran is described as a person who has served in the armed forces as required within Connecticut General Statute 12-81 (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25) or (26) and 27-103. Currently the benefit is 9,000 off the assessed value of either your real estate or your motor vehicle.

Any resident of the Town of Madison that is a veteran of the armed forces in a time of war or is still serving in the armed forces may be entitled to this exemption.

How to make application for an exemption pursuant to CGS 12-81 (19):

For those that have been discharged and have a DD214:

1. File your DD214 with the Madison Town Clerk no later than September 30th.
2. You must be a Madison resident as of October 1st and
3. Have record ownership of property as of October 1st and
4. You must have at least 90 days of active service during a stated period of war. If the campaign lasted less than 90 days then you must have served in a combat or combat support role for the duration of the campaign unless you were separated from service earlier because of a service-connected disability rated by the Veterans Administration. Active service means service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard.

For those who are still Currently serving and are unable to appear personally by reason of that service:

1. You must be a Madison resident as of October 1st and
2. Have record ownership of property as of October 1st and
3. You must have at least 90 days of active service during a stated period of war. If the campaign lasted less than 90 days then you must have served in a combat or combat support role for the duration of the campaign unless you were separated from service earlier because of a service-connected disability rated by the Veterans Administration. Active service means service in the Army, Navy Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard and
4. You must forward to the Madison Assessor annually, and no later than September 30th, a written statement, signed by your commanding officer attesting to the dates of your service.

For those who are still Currently Serving and are unable to appear personally because they are currently serving in a theatre of war:

1.   You must be a Madison resident as of October 1st and

2. Have record ownership of property as of October 1st and
3. You must have at least 90 days of active service during a stated period of war. If the campaign lasted less than 90 days then you must have served in a combat or combat support role for the duration of the campaign unless you were separated from service earlier because of a service-connected disability rated by the Veterans Administration. Active service means service in the Army, Navy Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard and
4. A notarized statement from a parent, guardian, spouse or legal representative stating that you are personally unable to appear by reason of your service in a theatre of war and attesting to your dates of service must be presented annually to the Madison Assessor’s Office no later than September 30th. 

Additional Veteran’s Exemptions

If you are presently receiving a Veteran’s exemption you may qualify for an additional exemption provided by Connecticut General Statues 12-81f. Those who meet the income requirements and who file for the additional exemption receive an additional % of the basic exemption.

How to make application for the Additional Veteran’s Exemption pursuant to 12-81f:

1. Filing period is between February 1 and October 1 of any given year.
2. Must file for the exemption biennially.
3. Must meet income requirements: (2007 Income)

Unmarried                $29,800                  Married     $36,500 (joint income)
And provide documentation regarding qualifying income (i.e. federal tax return).

1. Applications are available from the Assessor, 8 Campus Drive, Madison CT 06443 – Please apply in person and bring required documentation.

Dates of Service Chart