Mission Statement Veteran Services is the office of the Town of Fairfield’s Municipal Veterans Representative (VetRep). The VetRep serves as the local point of contact for veterans, service members, and their families, helping them connect with federal, state, and town-level benefits and resources, and strengthening the network of organizations that support our veterans.
What does a VetRep do?
- Serves as the Town of Fairfield’s designated Municipal Veterans Representative and primary local contact for veterans and their families.
- Helps veterans identify and access federal, state, and local benefits, including VA healthcare, disability compensation, property tax exemptions, and other programs.
- Maintains connections with local Veterans Service Organizations (including American Legion posts and the VFW), state partners such as CT DVA District 4, and community organizations that support veterans.
- Hosts and supports the monthly Veterans Coffee House as a regular gathering place for information, presentations, and connection.
- Collects and shares information about local businesses that offer veteran discounts.
- Provides intake forms so veterans and service providers can register with the office and be connected to relevant resources.
- Shares news, events, and volunteer opportunities related to veterans in Fairfield.
Benefits & Claims
State-level claims assistance for Fairfield veterans. We are fortunate to have the District 4 VA rep right here in Fairfield. Please stop by with any questions regarding your VA benefits, how to register for VA Healthcare, or help with a claim. The office is located at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities.
100 Mona Terrace
Phone: 203-418-2005
Visit the CT DVA Office of Advocacy and Assistance website to learn more.
100 Mona Terrace
Phone: 203-418-2005
Visit the CT DVA Office of Advocacy and Assistance website to learn more.
Request your records here: https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/
Spouses and next-of-kin may also request military records.
Spouses and next-of-kin may also request military records.
Filing your discharge papers with the Fairfield Town Clerk is required for most local benefits, including property tax exemptions. Contact the Town Clerk’s office for instructions. https://fairfieldct.gov/service/town_clerk/
Enroll in VA healthcare and learn about disability benefits.
- VA Connecticut – Register for Care: https://www.va.gov/connecticut-health-care/register-for-care/
- General VA healthcare application: https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction
Get your disability rating to qualify for many veteran benefits, including property tax exemptions.
- VA Connecticut – Register for Care: https://www.va.gov/connecticut-health-care/register-for-care/
- General VA healthcare application: https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction
Get your disability rating to qualify for many veteran benefits, including property tax exemptions.
Fairfield offers property tax relief for qualifying veterans. This includes a full exemption for veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating, as well as rating-based exemptions for others.
Important: You must file your DD-214 with the Fairfield Town Clerk by September 30 to be eligible for the following year’s exemption. See the Fairfield Tax Assessor’s Office for details and application forms.
If you already have your DD-214 and your VA Rating Letter, simply go to Old Town hall and stop at the Town Clerk’s office and register your DD214. Once that is complete, go to the Tax assessor’s office (same building) and show them your VA Rating letter.
Important: You must file your DD-214 with the Fairfield Town Clerk by September 30 to be eligible for the following year’s exemption. See the Fairfield Tax Assessor’s Office for details and application forms.
If you already have your DD-214 and your VA Rating Letter, simply go to Old Town hall and stop at the Town Clerk’s office and register your DD214. Once that is complete, go to the Tax assessor’s office (same building) and show them your VA Rating letter.
CT DVA information: https://portal.ct.gov/dva/knowledge-base/articles/advocacy-and-assistance/state-veterans-resources/veteran-indicator-on-drivers-license-or-identification-card
CT DMV instructions: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/change-driver-license/add-veterans-status-on-license-or-id
Application form (VL-1): https://portal.ct.gov/dva/-/media/dva-beta/advocacy-and-assistance/documents/flag-on-license-application.pdf
CT DMV instructions: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/change-driver-license/add-veterans-status-on-license-or-id
Application form (VL-1): https://portal.ct.gov/dva/-/media/dva-beta/advocacy-and-assistance/documents/flag-on-license-application.pdf
Connecticut offers standard veteran plates and campaign-specific plates.
- CT DVA overview: https://portal.ct.gov/dva/knowledge-base/articles/advocacy-and-assistance/state-veterans-resources/veterans-license-plates
- CT DMV special plates page: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/get-vanity-special-plates
- Application form (M-46): https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMV/20/29/M-46.pdf
- CT DVA overview: https://portal.ct.gov/dva/knowledge-base/articles/advocacy-and-assistance/state-veterans-resources/veterans-license-plates
- CT DMV special plates page: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/get-vanity-special-plates
- Application form (M-46): https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMV/20/29/M-46.pdf
Information on VA-guaranteed home loans and eligibility is available at https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/
State & Local Partners
Connecticut offers a free bus pass program for qualifying veterans. Details and application are available through CT DVA. https://portal.ct.gov/dva/knowledge-base/articles/advocacy-and-assistance/state-veterans-resources/bus-passes-for-veterans
Local organizations that provide housing, support, and other services to veterans.
https://homesforthebrave.org/
https://homesforthebrave.org/
Local Veterans Service Organizations
George A Smith Memorial Post
197 Reef Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-9005
legionpost74ct@gmail.com
Thomas A McHale, Commander
tam336@aol.com
Roger Moscater, Senior Vice Commander
Rmoscater@icloud.net
197 Reef Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-9005
legionpost74ct@gmail.com
Thomas A McHale, Commander
tam336@aol.com
Roger Moscater, Senior Vice Commander
Rmoscater@icloud.net
Lt. Owen Fish Memorial Post
1443 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 374-8363
Email: info@americanlegion143.org
Website: AL143.org
Christopher DeWitt, Commander
commander@americanlegion143.org
Mac Cooney, Senior Vice Commander
svcommander@americanlegion143.org
1443 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 374-8363
Email: info@americanlegion143.org
Website: AL143.org
Christopher DeWitt, Commander
commander@americanlegion143.org
Mac Cooney, Senior Vice Commander
svcommander@americanlegion143.org
Fairfield Post 9427 – Sgt. Thomas J. Nelson, Jr. Post
Fairfield Veterans Hall
197 Reef Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Joe Bender
Phone: (203) 259-9005
Fairfield Veterans Hall
197 Reef Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Joe Bender
Phone: (203) 259-9005
