The small claims limit in Connecticut
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $5,000 | Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d) |
| A business | $5,000 | Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d) |
| A public agency | $5,000 | Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d) |
If the amount is over the limit
Two kinds of claims can go above $5,000 in Connecticut small claims: claims about home improvement or new home construction work by a registered contractor (up to $15,000), and a tenant's claim for a security deposit. The court's small claims FAQ explains both.
Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d) · Small claims in Connecticut hears money claims of up to $5,000. Claims about home improvement or new home construction work by a registered contractor can go up to $15,000, and a tenant's security deposit claim can be awarded above the limit.
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Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Connecticut?
- An individual can claim up to $5,000. A business can claim up to $5,000. A public agency can claim up to $5,000. That comes from Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d).
- What if the amount is over the small claims limit in Connecticut?
- Two kinds of claims can go above $5,000 in Connecticut small claims: claims about home improvement or new home construction work by a registered contractor (up to $15,000), and a tenant's claim for a security deposit. The court's small claims FAQ explains both. That comes from Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d).
- Which court handles small claims in Connecticut?
- Superior Court, Small Claims Session. The small claims session of the Superior Court for the town where the other side lives or does business, or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Connecticut?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Conn. Gen. Stat. §52-584. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Connecticut's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2023-07-01.
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15(d) · effective 2022-07-01 · Small claims in Connecticut hears money claims of up to $5,000. Claims about home improvement or new home construction work by a registered contractor can go up to $15,000, and a tenant's security deposit claim can be awarded above the limit.
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