Does the Town of Bethel offer a Local Option Veterans Exemption Program?
Yes. The Town of Bethel does offer a Local Option Veteran’s Program based on income. This Local Option Veteran’s Program has an income limit, for applications filed in 2011, of $57,300 if single and $64,500 if married. Income qualifications are established from a federal tax return and the SSA 1099 Social Security income report and/or all reportable income forms if a tax return will not be filed. Qualified applicants will receive an assessment reduction from their real estate assessment before taxes are calculated for the July tax bill.
