Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Connecticut
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Connecticut, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: A person aggrieved by the assessors' actions may appeal to the town's board of assessment appeals. The appeal must be filed in writing or by email, in the manner the board prescribes, on or before February 20, and must include the owner's name, property description, reason for the appeal… CGS §§ 12-111, 12-112, 12-55(c)
| Appealing your assessment | A person aggrieved by the assessors' actions may appeal to the town's board of assessment appeals. The appeal must be filed in writing or by email, in the manner the board prescribes, on or before February 20, and must include the owner's name, property description, reason for the appeal and the appellant's estimate of value. The board notifies timely appellants by March 1 of the hearing date; an appellant whose appeal will not be heard may go directly to Superior Court. Notices of assessment increases must explain how to appeal. Source: CGS §§ 12-111, 12-112, 12-55(c) |
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| When property taxes are due | Due dates are set locally: each town's legislative body decides whether property tax is payable in one installment, two semiannual installments, or four quarterly installments, and sets the due dates, with the last installment due no later than 45 days before the end of the fiscal year. Source: CGS § 12-142 |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Connecticut?
A person aggrieved by the assessors' actions may appeal to the town's board of assessment appeals. The appeal must be filed in writing or by email, in the manner the board prescribes, on or before February 20, and must include the owner's name, property description, reason for the appeal and the appellant's estimate of value. The board notifies timely appellants by March 1 of the hearing date; an appellant whose appeal will not be heard may go directly to Superior Court. Notices of assessment increases must explain how to appeal.
When are property taxes due in Connecticut?
Due dates are set locally: each town's legislative body decides whether property tax is payable in one installment, two semiannual installments, or four quarterly installments, and sets the due dates, with the last installment due no later than 45 days before the end of the fiscal year.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.