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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 an application for an exemption pursuant to CGS 12-81 (19):
Discharged with DD214
- File your DD214 with the Madison Town Clerk no later than September 30.
- You must be a Madison resident as of October 1.
- Have record ownership of property as of October 1.
- 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.
Currently Serving But Unable to Appear by Reason of that Service
- You must be a Madison resident as of October 1.
- Have record ownership of property as of October 1.
- 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.
- 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.
Currently Serving in a Theater of War and Unable to Appear
- You must be a Madison resident as of October 1.
- Have record ownership of property as of October 1.
- 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.
- 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 theater of war and attesting to your dates of service must be presented annually to the Madison Assessor's Office no later than September 30.
ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS
If you are presently receiving a Veteran's exemption you may qualify for an additional exemption provided by Connecticut General Statues 12-81f.
Application for the Additional Veterans Exemption Pursuant to 12-81f
- Filing period is between February 1 and October 1 of any given year.
- Must file for the exemption biennially.
- Must meet income requirements
- Must provide documentation regarding qualifying income (i.e. federal tax return).
Applications for Additional Veterans Exemption are available in the Assessor's Office. If you have any questions please call the Assessor's Office at (203) 245-5651.
Dates of Service Chart
Event | DATES | Special Conditions |
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Spanish- American War | April 21, 1898 to July 4, 1902 | Includes Philippine Insurrection and Boxer Rebellion |
Moro Province Engagement | April 21, 1898 to July 15, 1903 | N/A |
Mexico Border Period | March 10, 1916 to April 6, 1917 | N/A |
World War I | April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 | N/A |
World War I, Service in Russia | April 6, 1917 to April 1, 1920 | N/A |
World War II | December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 | N/A |
Korean Conflict | June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 | N/A |
Lebanon | July 1, 1958 to November 1, 1958 or September 29, 1982 to March 30, 1984 | A person must have served in combat or combat support role |
Vietnam Era | February 28, 1961 to July 1, 1975 | N/A |
Lebanon Peace Keeping Mission | September 2, 1982 to March 30, 1984 | A person must have served in combat or combat support role |
Invasion of Grenada | October 25, 1983 to December 15, 1983 | A person must have served in combat or combat support role |
Operation Earnest Will | July 24, 1987 to August 1, 1990 | A person must have served in combat or combat support role |
Invasion of Panama | December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 | A person must have served in combat or combat support role for the duration of a campaign lasting less than 90 days |
Persian Gulf War | August 2, 1990 to present | Service in combat or combat support role is not required |
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Assessor
Physical Address
8 Campus Drive
Madison, CT 06443
Mailing Address
8 Campus Dr
Madison, CT 06443
Phone (203) 245-5652
Office Hours
Effective Jan. 1, 2023
Monday-Thursday:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.