The Town Assessor's Office administers the Town's property tax program in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. On an annual basis, the Assessor's Office compiles the Grand List of taxable and tax exempt property. This listing is composed of real estate, motor vehicles, and personal property owned or leased by town businesses.

The mill rate for the 2006 Grand List (property as of October 1, 2005) is 23.87 mills. Use the formula of 70% Assessment x Mill Rate (.02387) to calculate the tax due on property.

Assessment, Tax, and Appeal Information for Motor Vehicles

The 2007 Motor Vehicle tax bills (which will be mailed in July 2008) covers October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Taxes are due without penalty by August 1, 2008. If you did not receive a tax bill on your property or motor vehicle please call 860.429.3307. Adjustments to your motor vehicle tax bills may only be made with two proofs of disposal. (see FAQs)

Active Duty Veterans must submit their active duty orders or a letter from their commanders to the Assessor's Office in order to receive 2007 Motor Vehicle benefits.

Board of Assessment Appeals

 

The March Board of Assessment Appeals meets on March 17from 6 - 8:30 pm & March 22 from 9 - 3:30 pm. If you wish to appeal non-motor vehicle assessments an application for appeal must be completed and received by February 20.

The September Board of Assessment Appeals are for Motor Vehicle appeals only. Look here for more information about the appeals process. The Board will meet Saturday, September 30^th, 2006 between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. Appointments may be made in the last week of August by calling 860.429.3311.

If a vehicle has been disposed of, sold, junked, or traded, and the plates have been cancelled with the Department of Motor Vehicles, signed proof (with manner of disposal) must be sent to the Assessor's Office or faxed to 860.429.7785. We will pro-rate bills by the month. Recommended proofs of disposal may be found on this list. We are audited by the State and are required to have proof of disposal for adjustments.

Cancellation of registration must be made through the Department of Motor Vehicles and plates must be returned. Mail a copy of the signed receipt (with manner of disposal) from the Department of Motor Vehicles to your local Assessor's Office for adjustments.

 

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Personal Property Declarations Due November 1^st

Please see the following sections of the Connecticut General Code if you have questions about the particulars of what is due and when:

• Sec. 12-71. Personal property subject to property tax.
• Sec. 12-42. Extension for filing declaration. Assessor preparation of declaration when none filed.