Connecticut Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Connecticut offers veterans on top of federal VA benefits — property tax relief, state income-tax treatment of retirement pay, and education programs. Compiled from official state sources.
Property tax exemption
Under Public Act 24-46, signed in May 2024, veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected VA disability rating receive a full property-tax exemption on the dwelling they own and use as their primary residence (or on one motor vehicle if they do not own a home), beginning with the October 1, 2024 assessment year. Veterans apply through their town assessor.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Connecticut fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax — retirees subtract 100% of it from Connecticut adjusted gross income, with no age or income limits.
Education benefits
Connecticut waives tuition at UConn and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities for eligible wartime veterans (generally 90 or more cumulative days of wartime active duty and Connecticut residency). The waiver covers tuition on credit courses but not fees, books, or room and board.
Also worth knowing
The Department of Veterans Affairs operates the Rocky Hill campus, which includes residential programs and a skilled-nursing facility for veterans, along with state cemetery and memorial services.
Where to apply & verify
- Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Connecticut — directory of local organizations
- Connecticut veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
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About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official state sources and verified references. Benefit rules change through legislation — always confirm details with Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.