Agricultural Property Tax Exemptions and Abatements
Property Tax Exemption for Farm Buildings, and Farm Machinery (CGS 12-91): To receive the above exemption, you must derive at least $15,000 in gross sales or demonstrate $15,000 in expenses on the farm. You also must declare to the town by November 1 (within 30 days after the assessment date) these exemptions on Form M-28 A and B respectively.
Property Tax Abatements (CGS 12-81m): Must be approved by the municipality.
For the most up-to-date Declaration of Personal Property form please contact your municipal assessor.
Property Tax Exemptions (CGS 12-81): All farmers must file a Personal Property Declaration Form with the assessor listing all taxable personal property they own to claim any farm exemptions.
Application to the Assessor for Certain Farm Buildings (M-28A Buildings) $250K
Application to the Assessor for Certain Farm Buildings (M-28A Buildings) $500K
Application to the Assessor for Farm Machinery, Horses or Ponies (M-28B MHP) $250K
Application to the Assessor for Farm Machinery, Horses or Ponies (M-28B MHP) $500K
Application to the Assessor for Classification of Land as Farmland (M-29)
Application to the Assessor for Classification of Land as Open Space (M-30)
Application to the Assessor for Certain Farm Buildings (M-28A Buildings) $500K
Application to the Assessor for Farm Machinery, Horses or Ponies (M-28B MHP) $250K
Application to the Assessor for Farm Machinery, Horses or Ponies (M-28B MHP) $500K
Application to the Assessor for Classification of Land as Farmland (M-29)
Application to the Assessor for Classification of Land as Open Space (M-30)
Property Tax Abatements (CGS 12-81m): Must be approved by the municipality.
For the most up-to-date Declaration of Personal Property form please contact your municipal assessor.
