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The Town underwent a state-mandated revaluation in 2025. As a result, residential assessments increased on average by 55% while commercial properties rose by only 12%. Although revaluation is intended to reflect fair market value and does not automatically increase total tax revenue, the substantial disparity in growth between property classes shifts the relative tax burden. With residential values rising far more sharply than commercial, homeowners are likely to experience a greater share of the levy. To lessen that burden, the Town adopted a Homestead Exemption ordinance, which allowed primary homeowners to exclude 10% of the assessed value of the dwelling and the contiguous land up to one acre in size. The State of Connecticut only allows such exemption for primary homeowners. At this time, there is no path for the Town to provide a relief to non-primary homeowners.
Additional challenge of the revaluation year is the inconsistent growth of individual properties. While the overall class increased by 55%, the change in assessment varies greatly within the group. For example, some properties increased by 35%, while others by 55%. The range is extremely wide.
In our efforts to provide clarity and transparency during this turbulent budget year, we are providing Property Tax Comparison Calculator for your convenience to compare current taxes and projected taxes based on proposed FY27 budget.
Disclosure: This estimator is provided for informational and estimation purposes only. Actual property taxes due may differ based on final assessed values, the type and classification of property owned, applicable exemptions, mill rate changes, or other factors.
In addition, the homestead exemption applies only to the dwelling and up to one acre of land associated with the primary residence. If the property includes more than one acre, outbuildings, accessory structures, etc., those portions are not eligible for the exemption. Be mindful of the possible difference if using Gross Assessment (amount listed on your Property Card), or use Net Assessment and say No to Exemption (to avoid double counting) to get a better estimate when using this tool.
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