Tax Relief
Tax relief is available to residents 65 and older or residents who are permanently and totally disabled. Income guidelines vary with the different programs. To assist you in determining eligibility, the information is given in the chart below. To assist you in determining eligibility, the information given in the chart below.
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Exemptions and Credits Administered Bethel Assessor's Office
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| Description | Age Requirement | Income Requirement | Filling Dates | Assessment Reduction | Tax Credit |
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| State Program | None | None | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 | $3,000 | |
| Bethel Program | None | (M) $53,400 (S) $43,800 |
Feb. 1-Oct. 1 (Annual Filing) |
$2,000 | |
| Social Security Disabled Persons: | |||||
| State Program | None | None | Oct.1-Jan. 31 | $1,000 | |
| State Homeowner Program | None | (M) $53,400 (S) $43,800 |
Feb.1-May 15 (Biennial Filing) |
Varies based on Income ($150-$1,250) | |
| Bethel Program | None | (M) $53,400 (S) $53,400 |
Feb.1-Oct. 1 (Annual Filing) |
$1,000 | |
| Bethel Homeowner Program | None | (M or S) $53,400 |
Feb.1-May 15 (Annual Filing) |
Varies based on Income (10%-75%) | |
| State-Renters | None | (M) $53,400 (S) $43,800 |
April 1 - Oct. 1 (Annual Filing) |
This is a rent credit based on income, rent and utilities paid for calendar year. ($50.00 - $900.00) |
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| Elderly: | |||||
| State-Homeowner Program | 65 | (M) $53,400 (S) $43,800 |
Feb. 1-May 15 (Biennial Filing) |
Varies based on Income ($150-$1,250) | |
| Bethel Homeowner Program | 65 | (M or S) $53,400 |
Feb.1-May 15 (Annual Filing) |
Varies based on Income (10%-75%) | |
| State Renters Program | 65 | (M) $53,400 (S) $43,800 |
April 1-Oct. 1 (Annual Filing) |
This is a rent rebate based on income, rent and utilities paid for calendar year. ($50.00 - $900.00) |
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| Veterans Programs: | |||||
| State-Standard Program See Note: "A" below |
None | None | Honorable Discharge filed on or before September 30th | $1,000 | |
| State-Additional Program See Note: "A" below |
None | None | Honorable Discharge filed on or before September 30th | 50% of Standard Exemption | |
| State-Disabled Program | None | None | V.A. Form 20-5455 (Annual filing) |
$2,000 - $3,500 | |
| State-Limited Income | None | (M) $53,400 (S) $43,800 |
Feb.1-Oct. 1 (Biennial Filing) |
Standard Veterans Exemption Doubled $2,000-$6,000) | |
| Bethel-Limited Income | None | (M) $78,400 (S) $68,800 |
Feb.1-Oct. 1 (Biennial Filing) |
$10,000 or 10% | |
| 100% Disabled | None | Taxable Only (M) $21,000 (S) $18,000 |
Feb. 1-Oct. 1 (Biennial Filing) |
Standard Veterans Exemption Doubled $7,000 |
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| Bethel-Disabled Specially Equipped Veterans Car | None | None | Feb. 1-Oct. 1 (Annual Filing) |
One Motor Vehicle Registered in Veterans Name | |
| Note: Income and age requirements based on calendar year which precedes filing dates. | (M) Married (S) Single |
John C. Sarver Bethel Tax Benefit Coordinator Office Telephone: (203) 794-8594 Email: sarverj@bethel-ct.gov |
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