Below is a list of programs and services that are geared toward helping military members and their families navigate the challenges surrounding housing. Whether a renter or an owner their is never a short list of things that need to be completed.
Household Assistance
Household Assistance
Connecticut State Property Tax Exemptions
An exemption is the reduction of the assessed value of the property for tax purposes. (CGS Sec. 12-81) It is not a reduction in the tax.
Veterans, who have ninety (90) days of wartime service, including Merchant Marines, who served during WWII, are eligible for a $1,500 exemption for property tax purposes (e.g., real property or automobiles). You have the option to choose to apply this exemption to your real estate or automobile tax. Certain veterans, who do not own real property or a motor vehicle, may be eligible for a tax refund if they are leasing a motor vehicle.
Veterans below a certain income level and/or service connected disabled veterans are eligible for additional property tax exemptions (up to $10,000 for paraplegics). Surviving spouses of veterans may also be eligible for this benefit. Contact your municipality’s Tax Assessor Officer for specific details.
Operation Homefront
For over fifteen years, we have provided programs that offer: RELIEF (through Critical Financial Assistance and transitional housing programs), RESILIENCY (through permanent housing and caregiver support services) and RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT programs and services throughout the year that help military families overcome the short-term bumps in the road so they don’t become long-term chronic problems. Operation Homefront has consistently earned high ratings from leading charity rating services, including Charity Navigator, which gave Operation Homefront 4 Stars for 11 consecutive years for superior service and accountability. At Operation Homefront, 90 percent of expenditures goes directly toward delivering programs and services to the military families who need it most.
Homes of Heroes Inc.
Since 2009, Homes for Heroes, Inc., has helped over 65,000 heroes save over $127 million on their real estate transactions, sold over $17 billion in real estate to heroes, actively partnered with more than 4,000 like-minded real estate and mortgage professionals who’ve joined in the mission, and donated over $1.5 million to heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes Foundation.
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is the largest nationwide network of affiliate real estate, mortgage, and local business specialists; committed to providing easy ways for heroes to save on a home. Shortly after 9/11, Homes for Heroes, Inc. was established to give back to firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, military (active, reserves & veterans), healthcare professionals and teachers for all they do.
Homes 4 Heroes
We Help Military Members Save on a Home
Our nation exists because of the courage, perseverance and resolve of our active, reserve and veteran Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard service men and women. Those who stepped up to protect the values and freedoms our country was founded on. Just as we relied on your service to keep us free, you can depend on us to give back to you and your family when you need a place to call home.
You have served this beautiful country. Now it's our turn to serve you.
Let us assist you by making the home buying, selling or refinancing process a breeze, and save you money in the process!
Homes For Our Troops
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents out of every dollar spent has gone directly to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives.
Operation Homefront
For over fifteen years, we have provided programs that offer: RELIEF (through Critical Financial Assistance and transitional housing programs), RESILIENCY (through permanent housing and caregiver support services) and RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT programs and services throughout the year that help military families overcome the short-term bumps in the road so they don’t become long-term chronic problems. Operation Homefront has consistently earned high ratings from leading charity rating services, including Charity Navigator, which gave Operation Homefront 4 Stars for 11 consecutive years for superior service and accountability. At Operation Homefront, 90 percent of expenditures goes directly toward delivering programs and services tOperation Fuel is the country’s oldest fuel fund, serving as a model across the United States. Our primary purpose is to provide year-round emergency energy assistance to every city and town in Connecticut, aided by our statewide network of local fuel banks. We are the primary source of energy and utility assistance for low- to moderate-income households who are struggling financially and have exhausted other options.
Operation Fuel fills the gap for our state’s most vulnerable residents – children, senior citizens, working families, and people with chronic medical conditions. We help people keep their homes warm and their lights on, power cooking appliances and medical equipment, store food and medications at safe refrigerated temperatures, and have access to running water for drinking, bathing, and laundry.o the military families who need it most.
Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers CT3
We welcome Moms from all over Connecticut!
Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers CT3 is a 501(c)(3) Veteran Service organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. We are mothers of children who are serving or have served our country honorably in the military, from boot camp through veteran status. We support our children, deployed troops, veterans, Gold Star Mothers and each other through involvement in service and volunteering efforts both nationally and locally.
Tunnels to Towers Foundation - (Smart Home Program)
Are you a veteran or first responder with a catastrophic injury that affects your mobility? Do you know someone who suffered a severe injury in the line of duty? If you answered, “Yes,” to either question, then you or someone you know may be eligible to participate in the Foundation’s Smart Home Program.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation builds mortgage-free smart homes for our most catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Each home is designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Smart homes host a myriad of features such as automated doors and lighting, wider halls and doorways, special showers to accommodate wheelchairs, automatic door openers, cabinets, counters, and stove tops that can be raised and lowered, back-up generators, and central heating and air conditioning systems that can be controlled by tablets.
Rebuild Together
Local Rebuilding Together affiliates complete thousands of rebuild projects every year. Our affiliates across the country help neighbors in need and work to revitalize communities.
Looking for home repair help? We provide services across the country through our network of local affiliates, so the services and process for applying may vary depending on your closest location. You can find the location nearest to you by using the tool below. Information on how to apply for help can be found on each affiliate's website.
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If you are a Post 9/11 Veteran be sure to register with the Wounded Warrior Project . There is an amazing amount of assistance and support available.
Warrior Registration
If you are a veteran or active duty service member of
the U.S. armed forces and suffered a physical or mental injury, wound, or illness during your military service on or after September 11, 2001, you can register below. Once verified, you’ll have access to our programs in areas like mental health, financial wellness, physical health, and peer and community connection.
Family Support Member Registration
Warriors aren’t the only ones who face challenges after transitioning back to civilian life. Wounded Warrior Project understands the importance of a strong support system and we’re here to serve
those who support the transition and recovery
of their veteran family member.
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