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Assessor's Office - Renters, Homeowners Tax Relief Program & Disability Exemption

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  • There is no program to freeze your taxes available at this time, however the City of Bristol does have an Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief Program.
    Assessor's Office - Renters, Homeowners Tax Relief Program & Disability Exemption
  • An applicant must be 65 years of age and/or 100% Social Security disabled by December 31st of the previous calendar year. The income limits are $45,200, for a single person and $55,100 for a married couple.

    Assessor's Office - Renters, Homeowners Tax Relief Program & Disability Exemption
  • An application for the Homeowners Tax Relief Program must be filed between February 1st and May 15th of the calendar year following the October 1st Grand List date for which tax relief is sought. An application for the Renters Program must be filed between April 1st and September 30th of each calendar year for which tax relief is sought.

    Assessor's Office - Renters, Homeowners Tax Relief Program & Disability Exemption
  • Yes, an exemption in the amount of $1,000 off the assessment is available to all 100% Social Security disabled individuals. An application must be filed with the Assessor’s Office prior to January 31st.
    Assessor's Office - Renters, Homeowners Tax Relief Program & Disability Exemption
  • The applicant must present a current awards letter, or a computer generated statement from Social Security that states the person is disabled and the date that their disability began.
    Assessor's Office - Renters, Homeowners Tax Relief Program & Disability Exemption
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