Apply for a Tax Refund

If you are due a tax refund for reasons such as a motor vehicle was sold or damaged, veteran's exemption not applied or if you overpaid your taxes, you will need to apply for a tax refund.


Apply Online

Step 1.The application should include:

  • Proof of Payment in the form of copy of cancelled check (front & back of cancelled check) or cash receipt from the City

  • Valid identification (drivers license, non-driver's ID, student ID etc)

Step 2.Apply online

We have provided an online application below.

Apply Online

Email

The application should include:

  • Proof of Payment in the form of copy of cancelled check (front & back of cancelled check) or cash receipt from the City.

  • Valid identification (drivers license ,non-driver's ID, student ID etc.)

To download the form, click here(PDF, 189KB) .

Email the completed form to:

HartfordTax@Hartford.gov

In Person

The application should include:

  • Proof of Payment in the form of copy of cancelled check (front & back of cancelled check) or cash receipt from the City

  • Valid identification (drivers license ,non-driver's ID, student ID etc.)

To download the form, click here(PDF, 189KB) .

If you are applying for the refund in person, a phot ID*, such as Driver’s License, Government issued ID, Student ID card etc., must be shown to the clerk.

Please complete a separate Refund Application for each tax bill refund requested. The Refund Application must be signed and submitted to:

City of Hartford
Tax Collector's Office
550 Main Street, Room 106
Hartford, CT 06103

How long will it take?

It will take up to 90 days.

Am I guaranteed a refund?

No only if you are entitled to one.