Eligible individuals and couples age 65 or individuals who are permanently disabled have until May 15 to apply for property tax relief under the Connecticut property tax circuit breaker tax credit program.
The law applies to homeowners or persons who hold a tenancy for life if their 2025 incomes did not exceed $46,300 for single/widowed individuals or married persons with incomes of $56,500 or less.
Eligibility to apply is based on the Grand list of Oct.1, 2025 and ownership, according to the City Assessor’s Office. The criteria include:
- You or your spouse must have been at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2025; or you must be over 18 and permanently disabled.
- You must be a permanent resident of the State of Connecticut. The property must be the applicant’s primary residence.
- Your 2025 income cannot exceed $56,500 if you’re married or $46,300 if you’re single/widowed.
- You must provide the Assessor’s office (27 West Main Streeet) or the New Britain Senior Center with a copy of your 2025 federal income tax return if you file one, and a copy of your 2025 Social Security 1099 form.
- The Assessors office or the Senior Center may require all other proofs of income that may be necessary for the certification of the claim (Senior Center, 55 Pearl Street 860 826-3553). Applications are available at the Assessor’s office or the Senior Center.
Ward 4 Alderman John McNamara
john.mcnamara@newbritainct.gov | 860-416-0665
New Britain Alderman John McNamara 