Important Facts about Property Taxes
Inflation in the real estate market since the 1999 revaluation is the reason that property values hwo such an increase for the 2003 revaluation.
All property assessments are based on 70% of market value.
Elderly and disabled property owners may qualify for the state benefit. Call the assessors office at (860) 395-3137 for more information.
There is also a "Local Option" benefit for elderly and disabled poperty owners that folow the same qualification.
The filing period for these benefits is February 1st through May 15th.
There is a similar program for elderly and disabled renters. The filing period for the renters is May 15th through September 15th.
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