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A: You may be. There are numerous state and locally funded exemptions for veterans; disabled veterans; low income veterans; or the spouse of a deceased veteran. There are also exemptions for blind persons; totally disabled persons; and for owners of vehicles that have certain ambulance type modifications. There is an abatement for members of the Rowayton Volunteer Fire Department, and for active duty servicemen or servicewomen who own motor vehicles that remain registered in Connectricut. There are also various exemptions given to farmers, and for farmland, forest land or open space.

For details about these exemptions, or if you think you may qualify, contact the Assessors Office at (203) 854-7887.

If you are receiving a veteran's or other exemption, it is included on your tax statement under total exemptions ("exempt") in the assessment column.

For information on tax tax relief for elderly resident taxpayers please refer to F.A.Q. # 22.