Sec. 4b-46. Property subject to a long-term financing contract exempt from property tax.
Sec. 4b-46. Property subject to a long-term financing contract exempt from
property tax. On and after July 1, 1995, any property which is subject to an agreement
entered into by the Commissioner of Public Works for the purchase of such property
through a long-term financing contract shall be exempt from taxation by the municipality
in which such property is located, during the term of such contract. The assessed valuation of such property shall be included with the assessed valuation of state-owned land
and buildings for purposes of determining the state grant in lieu of taxes under the
provisions of section 12-19a.
(P.A. 93-361, S. 13, 17.)
History: P.A. 93-361 effective July 1, 1993.
Any lien placed on property after July 1, 1995, that is tax exempt under this section is invalid and subject to discharge.
53 CA 438. Whether a particular arrangement constitutes a lease agreement or long-term financing agreement depends on
the entire circumstances and purpose of the instruments in question rather than the form or title given to a document. Id.
Statute exempts from taxation on or after July 1, 1995, property that is the subject of a long-term financing agreement
entered into by Commissioner of Public Works; statute does not require that such agreement be entered into on or before
July 1, 1995. Id.