#Westport, CT –The Westport Assessor’s Office reminds all veterans (or widows/widowers of veterans) who have served during an active period of war for at least 90 days and have received an honorable discharge to file their DD-214 in the Town Clerk’s Office prior to September 30, 2016. The exemption is $6,000 off an assessment and will be reflected in the July 2017 tax bill. Veterans who have already filed and are receiving an exemption do not need to re-file.
The Town of Westport also offers a local option for an additional $20,000 off of an assessment. Please note that this is an income qualifying program. Maximum qualifying income is $60,200 for a single veteran and $67,900 for a married veteran. Applications for this program will be accepted prior to September 30, 2016.
A member of the armed forces who is currently on active duty may be eligible for an In-Service Exemption and have one passenger motor vehicle garaged inside or outside the State exempt from property tax. To qualify, the individual must submit a form annually confirming “on active duty” by signing the attestation statement (www.westportct.gov
For details and/or questions contact the Assessor’s Office at 203-341-1070.
(Town Of Westport Press Release)
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