Vet Pay ChartConnecticut disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisability-based property exemptions | Assessed-value exemptions rise with VA disability. A separate 100% P&T program exempts the qualifying primary dwelling or one vehicle. | Resident; apply through the municipal assessor. Land inclusion, local caps, income additions and IU provisions require separate review; exemptions generally cannot be stacked.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationPOW and Medal of Honor registration | Qualifying recipients can receive two free plate and registration sets. | Former POW or Medal of Honor recipient; eligible surviving spouse rules also apply. This program is based on service status, not a general VA percentage.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingDisability fishing and small-game license | Qualifying persons can receive free inland fishing and small-game hunting licenses. | Loss or permanent loss of use of a limb, with medical certification. Residency or reciprocal-state rules apply; a VA percentage alone is insufficient.Official program details |
| State parksLifetime disabled veteran park pass | Resident veterans with a service-connected disability receive a free lifetime park and forest pass. | Pass holder must be present. Camping and separately charged special events are excluded.Official program details |
| EducationPublic-college tuition waiver | Eligible veterans receive tuition waivers under institution-specific rules. | Connecticut resident, qualifying wartime active service and honorable discharge; disability separation exceptions exist. Books, housing and fees generally remain payable.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exemption | Federally taxable military retired pay is exempt from Connecticut income tax. | VA disability compensation is tax-free; other income follows normal state rules.Official program details |
| EmploymentState employment examination credit | Eligible wartime veterans receive five points; qualifying disabled veterans receive ten. | Passing competitive examination, qualifying wartime service and honorable discharge; certain spouses may qualify.Official program details |
Property tax rating thresholds
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
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Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Connecticut
- cga.ct.gov — current/pub/chap_203.htm
- portal.ct.gov — DEEP FishingLicense
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.