who served for more than ninety days during a time of war or have been disabled must have recorded their honorable discharge with the Town Clerk by October 1, 2008 in order to receive an exemption against their 2009 tax bill.

Additional exemption is available for those who meet necessary income requirements and file with the Assessor’s office by October 1, 2008.  Biennial filing is required and proof of income must be furnished at time of application.

      Connecticut law provides for Annual Tax Relief for persons who are 65 years and older or totally disabled who meet necessary qualifications.  To be eligible for a benefit, application with proof of income must be made during the following dates:

HOMEOWNERS:  February 1, 2009 through May 15, 2009  

RENTERS:   May 15, 2009 through September 15, 2009 

See Frequently Asked Questions

    for income limits and details.

PERSONS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED, regardless of age, may also apply for benefits under the elderly programs as approved by OPM.

Any person under the age of 65 that has been awarded total disability must apply by January 31, 2009 in order to receive a $1,000 assessment exemption.  Applicants must furnish proof of award.

LAND CLASSIFICATION:  

Persons seeking to apply under Farm, for the first time, must file between September 1, 2008 and October 31, 2008. Persons seeking to apply for Forest must do so by October 1st.

check with the Assessor’s office for tax exemption eligibility.  Application must be completed and filed with the assessor by November 1, 2008 on a form prescribed by the Secretary of the Office of Policy & Management.

A Grand List represents the total of assessed values for all taxable real property, personal property, and motor vehicles located within the Town on October 1st of any given year. Assessments for real property are based on 70 percent of the estimated market value at the time of the last revaluation.

When a building permit is issued, the Assessor's Office receives a copy of the permit and applies any changes to the property. These changes can add or subtract value from the property and reflect the dollar amounts developed at the time of the last revaluation.

All personal property (furniture, fixtures, equipment, and machinery) is revalued annually. An assessor's check and audit is completed periodically. Deadline for filing the personal property declaration is November 1st of any given year.

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle furnishes the Town with a list of vehicles registered within the Town of Griswold, priced and un-priced.

Section 12-71(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes provides that motor vehicles which are registered with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles after the October 1st assessment date but before the next July 31st are subject to a property tax as if the motor vehicle had been included on the October 1st Grand List, supplemental list.

The assessment is then prorated, and is based on the number of months of ownership between October 2nd and September 30th.

The Board of Assessment Appeals Application Form posted on the web site is in a PDF file format.  Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 requied.  To download a free Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the link below.