Mission
The Assessor's Office is responsible for maintaining and creating the annual grand list. This list includes real property, personal property, and motor vehicles. All assessments are at 70% of its value in accordance with provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes. Taxes are based on the assessment times the mill rate.  2011 Grand list is 28.75 mills.  

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Grand List Components

• Real Property - Real property is land and building improvements located within the city limits. Search for property.

• Personal Property - Personal property consists of all businesses located within the City limits. In general terms, it is everything needed to engage in a business enterprise, excluding land and any improvements thereon. State Statutes require all businesses to file the annual Declaration of Personal Property on or before November 1st.  Personal Property Short Form   Personal Property Long Form
  • Telecommunications Form
  • Farm Machinery Exemption

• Vehicles - The department also maintains a motor vehicle list that is developed with the help of the state's Department of Motor Vehicles.