How do I appeal the assessment on my vehicle if I believe that the value is incorrect?

The BAA convenes twice per year, in March and September. The March hearings the BAA hears appeals for taxable property; real estate, personal property and motor vehicles, on the supplemental list only. These appeals are by appointment only.

Applications can be downloaded from the Assessor’s page starting Feb.1st and a deadline for submission on or before 4:30 on February 20th. The Clerk for the BAA will contact appellants with their

appointments.

The September appeals are for Motor Vehicles on the Regular MV List only. and are “walk-In” on a first come first serve basis. Notices must be posted in the paper and Town website. 

You may contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 203-287-7112 to get exact dates. Applications can be downloaded from the the Assessor’s Office web page on February 1st, and must completed and returned to the Assessor’s Office on or before 4:30, February 20th.

If this date falls on a Saturday, it would be the prior Friday and if the date falls on a Sunday, it will be the Monday following day. Application forms may be downloaded by visiting the Board of Assessment Appeals Forms page.

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1. What is my mill rate?
2. What period of time does my motor vehicle tax bill cover?
3. I received a tax bill for a motor vehicle I no longer own; doesn't the Department of Motor Vehicles notify the town when a motor vehicle is sold?
4. Do I have to pay the entire tax bill if I no longer own the vehicle?
5. How did you arrive at the value of my vehicle?
6. How do I appeal the assessment on my vehicle if I believe that the value is incorrect?
7. What is the assessed value of real estate based on? How can I find out what my assessment is?