The Homestead Exemption

If you are a permanent Connecticut and New Milford resident you may be eligible for a homestead exemption.

The Town enacted a homestead ordinance pursuant to Connecticut General (CGS) Statute § 12-81oo.

The homestead exemption is equal to ten (10%) percent of the assessed value of the primary lot and dwelling.

Eligible applicants must be the owner of the property as of October 1st, the Grand List or taxable status date.

The deadline to apply is the following December 31st.

The homestead exemption is applicable to tax bills issued on or about the following July 1st.

Qualifications

As of October 1, you must:

• Be a permanent resident of the State of Connecticut and New Milford.
• Hold title to the property
• Make the property your permanent residence
• Have no other residency based benefits elsewhere (Rollback, STAR, Enhanced STAR, abatement, exemption, etc.)

To apply, download the homestead application, print it out, fill it out, and mail it or bring it in to our office. 

Homestead Fraud

Homestead fraud occurs when someone claims a Homestead Exemption but:

• Has a permanent, legal residence outside New Milford,
• Is not a Connecticut resident,
• Is renting a New Milford home receiving a homestead exemption,
• When the individual or spouse receives a residency based tax benefit in another Connecticut town or state.

When someone is receiving a homestead exemption fraudulently, honest property owners shoulder the burden of lost tax revenue by paying higher property taxes.

It is not compliant with the New Milford Homestead Ordinance and state law.

Use the link below to view all Homestead Exemptions granted as of 4/15/2026. The report is sorted by Owner Name. It's also a searchable pdf file.

Homestead Exemption File

If anyone you know is receiving a homestead exemption on a property that is not their permanent residence please use the link below to report this activity.

Homestead Fraud Reporting