All states
CT · STATE BENEFITS
Connecticut
Every veteran benefit Connecticut offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Varies
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: Reported fully exempt
Education benefit: CT Tuition Waiver for Veterans
Some income-tax details for Connecticut conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Veterans' / Disabled Veterans' Exemption
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Varies
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
Municipal assessor
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Municipality-administered with optional local add-ons. Wartime service exemption separate from disability tiers.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Reported fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
SOURCES CONFLICT - VERIFY
Notes
One source says fully exempt, another says 50% exempt phasing in. Verify with CT DRS.
Education
Program
CT Tuition Waiver for Veterans
Who it covers
Wartime veterans
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Waiver of tuition at public colleges/universities.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
Connecticut Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund (private trust, state-chartered - distinctive).