The Middlebury Assessor’s office reminds residents that several programs provide tax credits or exemptions on real property and motor vehicles. Eligibility requirements vary by program, and proper proof must be submitted no later than Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please call the Middlebury Assessor’s office at 203-758-1447 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Totally Disabled Exemption – A statement of award for total disability from the Social Security Administration or other appropriate agency must be submitted no later than Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015.
Blind Exemption – A certificate of legal blindness must be submitted to the assessor’s office no later than Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015.
Veterans’ Exemption – To receive the basic veterans’ exemption for the 2015 grand list year, Honorable Discharge or DD-214 papers must be filed with the Middlebury Town Clerks no later than Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Discharge papers must indicate dates of service.
Additional Veteran’s Tax Credit – Additional veterans’ tax credit benefit applications are due to the assessor’s office no later than Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. This program is open to those veterans now receiving the basic veteran’s exemption who meet the established income requirements. Proof of 2014 income and Social Security benefits received must be filed with the application. Income includes total combined adjusted gross income PLUS Social Security and must not exceed $34,600 for a single individual or $42,200 for a married couple.
Active Duty Service Personnel – Members of the armed forces serving on the assessment date of Oct. 1 may apply for a total exemption on one Connecticut-registered personal vehicle. The vehicle does not need to be located in the state. To qualify for the 2015 grand list, an application must be filed with the assessor’s office no later than Dec. 31, 2015. Applications are available at the assessor’s office or may be accessed on the Town of Middlebury website, www.middlebury-ct.org, through the Assessor’s Office in Departments.
Handicapped motor vehicles – Owners of specially equipped vehicles for the use and transportation of a handicapped individual must submit an application to the assessor. Information and applications are available at the assessor’s office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
