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A: Yes. If you or your spouse are age 65 or older, permanently reside in Norwalk (legal residence), either own your own home or rent, and meet certain income and/or disablity restrictions, you may be eligible for one or more forms of city or state-financed tax relief. To inquire about eligibility requirements, or for information about these programs, contact the Assessor's Office at (203) 854-7887. You may also inquire in person at the Assessor's Office on the first floor of City Hall. These programs offer tax credits which directly reduce the amount of tax you must pay. Tax credits do not have to be repaid at a later date.

The City of Norwalk recently expanded its city-funded tax relief program for elderly and disabled homeowners, and there are more than 1,200 households receiving tax credits under this city-funded program.

The City of Norwalk also has a tax deferral program for elderly and disabled resident homeowners. Under the deferral program, qualified residents may choose to defer a portion of their property taxes until a later date. Typically these taxes are repaid upon the transfer of the property or upon the death of the qualified taxpayers. The City files a lien against the property to ensure repayment. For more details on this program, or on the tax credit programs, contact the Assessor's Office.