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HB 5303

AN ACT INCLUDING THE LAND ON WHICH A DWELLING SITS IN THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WITH A SERVICE-CONNECTED PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY RATING.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill expands veteran disability property tax exemption to include land value alongside dwelling structures, increasing relief but reducing municipal tax revenue.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Veterans' and Military Affairs
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Bill Summary · HB 5303

Legislative bill overview

HB 5303 expands Connecticut's property tax exemption for veterans with service-connected permanent and total disabilities to include the land beneath their dwelling, not just the home structure itself. Currently, the exemption appears to apply only to the building; this bill would extend it to the underlying property. The change aims to provide more comprehensive tax relief to this veteran population.

Why is this important

Veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities often face fixed or limited incomes, making property tax burdens a significant financial hardship. Expanding the exemption to include land value could substantially reduce overall property tax liability and help these veterans remain in their homes. This addresses a gap in current law that may leave veterans partially exposed to tax increases driven by land appreciation in their communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to municipalities: Expanding the exemption increases foregone tax revenue for towns and school districts that depend on property tax income, potentially requiring cuts to services or tax increases on other property owners
  • Definition of "dwelling": Unclear whether exemptions would cover only primary residences or could be applied to multiple properties, vacation homes, or investment properties owned by eligible veterans
  • Land value volatility: In areas experiencing rapid appreciation, the land portion of property tax can exceed the structure's value, making this exemption potentially very costly in some communities while minimal in others

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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