| Military retirement pay | Exempt. Connecticut does not tax federally taxed military retired pay, and military disability retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities are not taxed either. |
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| Property tax | Veteran exemptions are mostly set by each town within state law. Wartime veterans with 90 days of service can get a local exemption of up to $1,000 off assessed value, and veterans rated 100%, or with income below local limits, can claim up to twice the amounts. In addition, veterans with a total and permanent service-connected rating are entitled to a complete exemption from their municipality, which took effect October 1, 2024 and first appears on 2026 tax bills. Veterans without a home get a full exemption on one motor vehicle. This cannot be combined with other exemptions. Bring your DD-214 to the town land records office, and ask your assessor about deadlines. |
| Basic veterans property tax exemption Taxes | Honorably discharged veterans with at least 90 days of wartime service can get up to $1,000 off assessed value from their town. |
| Additional veterans exemption Taxes | Income-qualified veterans and disabled veterans can apply for an additional state-funded exemption worth up to 200% of the local exemption. |
| Veteran indicator on license Vehicles & ID | You can request a Veteran indicator on your Connecticut driver license or ID card. |
| Veteran license plates Vehicles & ID | Connecticut offers U.S. Veteran license plates; the DVA links to a guide with the steps. |
| Rocky Hill campus and Levitow Healthcare Center Health & Homes | The Rocky Hill campus offers residential programs, and the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility. |
| State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown Burial | Reserved for eligible veterans and their spouses. |
| Connecticut Wartime Service Medal Taxes | The state awards a Connecticut Wartime Service Medal, including a posthumous version, with an application on the DVA site. |
| State hiring resources Jobs | The state links to veteran employment opportunities and a military talent page for state jobs. |
| Veteran-owned micro-business certification Jobs | Connecticut certifies veteran-owned micro-businesses for state contracting opportunities. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on any benefit.