Connecticut

Veterans who served during qualifying wartime periods and received an honorable discharge receive a $1,500 exemption off assessed property value.

100% disabled veterans receive an additional property tax exemption of up to $10,000 off assessed value. Veterans with partial disability ratings may qualify for additional exemptions based on degree of disability.

Amount may vary by municipality as some towns offer more generous local exemptions. Veterans with loss of limb, blindness, or unemployability ratings qualify for specific additional exemptions.

Surviving spouses of eligible veterans may continue to receive property tax exemptions as long as they remain unmarried and occupy the property as their primary residence.

Connecticut municipalities may vote to provide additional local property tax exemptions for veterans beyond the state minimums.

Check with local assessor for town-specific benefits. Also applies to motor vehicle property tax since Connecticut taxes vehicles as personal property.

Connecticut provides a 100% exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2023.

Connecticut issues Disabled Veteran (DV) plates to veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating through the Connecticut DMV.

100% disabled veterans are exempt from registration fees on one passenger vehicle. Former POWs and unremarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans may also qualify.

Connecticut offers specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart (no additional plate fee), Gold Star Family, POW/MIA, and branch-of-service plates.

Connecticut provides a 100% tuition waiver (not fees) at all CSCU institutions including community colleges, state universities, and Charter Oak State College for eligible veterans.

Children of veterans who died or became 100% permanently disabled as a result of service may qualify for tuition waivers at CSCU institutions for undergraduate study.

Children must be between ages 16 and 25 (or up to 27 in some cases).

Connecticut National Guard members may receive tuition assistance covering up to 100% of tuition at Connecticut public institutions and certain private institutions at the public rate.

Veterans using GI Bill benefits receive in-state tuition at Connecticut public institutions regardless of residency status within 3 years of discharge.

Veterans receive additional points on competitive state examination scores: 5 points for non-disabled veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans.

Spouses of 100% disabled veterans and unremarried surviving spouses may also qualify.

Connecticut DOL provides dedicated veteran employment services through American Job Centers with priority of service, DVOP specialists, and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives.

Veterans with military training substantially equivalent to state licensing requirements receive expedited review or credit toward licensure. Military spouses are eligible for temporary licenses.

Connecticut state employees serving in the National Guard or Reserves receive up to 30 days of paid military leave per calendar year for active duty or training.

Connecticut residents who are 100% service-connected disabled veterans may obtain a free hunting and fishing license.

Veterans with partial disability ratings pay standard resident fees. Special hunting permits for disabled veterans with mobility impairments may be available through DEEP.

The Connecticut Veterans Home in Rocky Hill provides residential and healthcare services for eligible veterans. It is one of the oldest veterans homes in the nation, established in 1864.

Free legal services for veterans including disability claims appeals.

Honorably discharged veterans can get a VETERAN designation on their Connecticut driver's license or ID by presenting DD-214 at the DMV.

100% service-connected disabled veterans receive free admission to Connecticut state parks and forests. All veterans receive free or reduced admission on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and select holidays.

Free state veteran ID card available through the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

Connecticut DVA offices across the state provide free claims assistance with VA disability, pension, and survivor benefit applications.

Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at state veterans cemeteries in Middletown and Rocky Hill.

Specialized court diversion program for veterans in the criminal justice system, available in multiple Connecticut judicial districts.