The application period for 2026 Senior & Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief is open from Monday, February 2, 2026. The deadline to apply by mail is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and the deadline to apply in person is Friday, May 15, 2026. A representative may apply on an applicant’s behalf. Applications can be found at the following link.

Applications must be submitted with copies of proof of all 2025 income. This includes an income tax return, if filed or plan to file. If not, include all 2025 income statements. A 1099 Form from Social Security for 2025 is required, even if an income tax return is filed.

Forms and copies of proof of income may be submitted via email to assessor@newhavenct.gov. If you are unable to make copies of your proof of income, you may take pictures with your cell phone and submit them to the above email address. Please see below for details of the programs.

As an alternative to applying in person at the Assessor’s Office, applicants or their representatives may apply at a local senior center. Please call ahead to confirm availability and schedule an appointment.

• Atwater Senior Center, 26 Atwater Street, (203) 946-8550.
• Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center, 197 Dixwell Avenue, (203) 946-8541.
• East Shore Senior Center, 350 Woodward Avenue, (203) 946-8544.

Thank you,

Department of Assessment

Elderly / Totally Disabled Homeowner Tax Credit

To be eligible you must be a property owner or have life use. You or your spouse must have turned age 65 by December 31st, 2025. You may also be eligible if you are over 50 and are the surviving spouse of someone who has qualified and was entitled to the credit at the time of their death. If you are totally disabled, you are eligible regardless of age as long as you provide proof of award of total permanent disability dated no later than December 31st, 2025. The income limits for the program are set below. The claimant must reside at the property. Tax credits, once filed for and approved by the Assessor, generally extend for a two-year assessment period.

INCOME LIMITS

To be eligible you must be a property owner or have life use. You or your spouse must have turned 65 by December 31st, 2025. You may also be eligible if you are over 50 and are the surviving spouse of someone who has qualified and was entitled to the credit at the time of their death. If you are totally disabled, you are eligible regardless of age if you provide proof of award of total permanent disability dated no later than December 31st, 2025.

The income limits for the program are set below. The claimant must reside at the property. Tax credits, once filed for and approved by the Assessor, generally extend for a two-year assessment period.

INCOME LIMITS

All income received including Social Security.                                                                                   

City Senior Tax Relief

To be eligible you must be a property owner or have life use. You or your spouse must have turned 70 by December 31st, 2025. You are also eligible if you are over 62 and are the surviving spouse of someone who has qualified and was entitled to the credit at the time of their death. You must also have resided in New Haven for at least 10 years and occupy the property for at least 183 days a year. If eligible, taxes will be frozen as of the date of initial application.

Abatement: The income requirements for married and single people are the same. If your income is under $80,380 your taxes can be abated up to $2,000.

Deferral: (1) If your income is under $80,380 and the credit you receive is going to be over $2,000, the difference can be deferred until the sale of property or time of death. (2) If your income is between $80,380 and $120,575 the tax savings will be deferred until the sale of property or time of death.

All deferrals will require a lien placed on the property by the City of New Haven.

Tax credits, once filed for and approved by the Assessor, generally extend for a two-year assessment period.

These benefits are applied to actual tax dollars due and are calculated for each individual homeowner. Calculation factors include marital status, income, % of ownership, other benefits already received (I.E. veterans), assessment and mill rate.