Rep. Irene Haines Supports Middle-Class Property Tax Relief Plan: Largest Property Tax Credit Expansion in State History
Key Takeaways
- Lawmakers propose middle-class property tax cuts to reduce the burden on Connecticut's homeowners
- Connecticut House Republicans propose targeted relief to lower residential tax bills
- Proposal includes exemptions/credits for qualifying middle-income homeowners
- Will provide relief & improve affordability while shielding families from tax hikes
EAST HADDAM — State Representative Irene Haines (R-East Haddam, East Hampton, Salem) is joining House Republicans in supporting a plan to deliver real middle-class property tax relief—providing significant savings for Connecticut families without reducing municipal revenue.
The House Republican proposal increases the Property Tax Credit against the state income tax to a maximum of $1,000, more than tripling the current $300 credit. It also establishes a minimum full credit of $400 for eligible income levels and expands eligibility by approximately $20,000 for single filers and $30,000 for most joint filers, extending relief to more working- and middle-class families across Connecticut.
“Homeowners in our towns are feeling the strain of higher costs in nearly every part of their lives,” said Rep. Haines. “This plan gives families meaningful relief and ensures our towns in East Haddam, East Hampton, and Salem don’t lose a single dollar in local funding.”
The proposal represents the largest expansion of the state’s Property Tax Credit in Connecticut history, expected to benefit more than 800,000 tax filers statewide. By comparison, the Governor’s latest budget increased the maximum credit by only $50.
Unlike past proposals that placed additional burdens on municipalities, this plan fully protects town revenues by funding the credit through the state’s strong financial reserves.
“Connecticut families built this surplus through years of fiscal discipline and responsibility,” Haines added. “It’s time to give back to the taxpayers who made that possible and help make our state more affordable for everyone.”
Support the Largest Property Tax Credit in State History
House Republicans are calling on residents to support this plan and follow its progress in the upcoming legislative session.