Under Connecticut General Statue 12-81(55), property owner, who is permanently and totally disabled, receives an $1,000 exemption off the assessment of the real estate or motor vehicle he or she owns.

The completed application and proof of disability* must be submitted to the following address below on or before January 31^st to receive exemption on the tax bill due the following July 1.

City of Stamford Assessor’s Office
Totally Disabled Exemption
888 Washington Blvd., 6th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901

Totally Disabled Exemption Application Form

*Proof of Disability needed based on the age of the applicant:

 For applicant under 65 years old:

Current disability award letter or benefit verification letter (TPQY) from Social Security Office. If applicant has not worked under social security, proof of permanent and total disability from a federal, state, municipal, or other government related program deemed comparable by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management.

For applicant aged 65 or older:

The Physicians Certificate of Total and Permanent Disability filled out by the applicant’s primary doctor. No other proof of disability is required.

Please call (203) 977-4016 or (203) 977-4904 with any questions.