Vehicles, registered or non-registered, 20 years or older that meet the definition as an antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle, in accordance with the provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes Section 14-1, as amended by Public Act 08-150, Section 1, shall not be assessed more than $500.
Definition C.G.S. Section 14-1, (3) "Antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle twenty years old or older which is being preserved because of historic interest and which is not altered or modified from the original manufacturer's specifications.
Taxpayers must file an affidavit annually with the Assessor’s office declaring their vehicle meets this criteria in order to reduce an assessment of more than $500.