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Contact: |
Leslie Kornosewicz |
Assessor
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Assistant Assessor |
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Address: |
28 Main Street
P.O. Box 369
Jewett City, CT 06351 |
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Phone: |
(860) 376-7060, Extension: 103 |
Fax: |
(860) 376-7070 |
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Hours: |
Monday - Wednesday |
8:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday |
8:30AM – 6:30PM |
| Friday |
8:30AM – 1:00PM |
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Assessments (Land and Building)
Street Number/Address
Copies of Maps and Property Cards
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Exemptions: Veterans/Elderly/Disabled
Recent Sales Information
Personal Property Declarations
Car Value Books |
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2008 Assessor Property Maps |
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ASSESSOR’S NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
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All persons liable to pay taxes are hereby notified to declare all tangible personal property owned by them for three months or more as of October 1, 2009. Forms will be mailed to all property owners previously on record by each local assessor. Otherwise CGS 87-245 provides that the assessor apply a 25% PENALTY for failure to file by November 2, 2009. |
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NOTE: A declaration for real property or Connecticut registered motor vehicles is not necessary. Taxable personal property includes office equipment, machinery, farming tools, mechanics tools, horses and unregistered camp trailers. Registered camp trailers are taxable in the town where they are housed. All furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment used in any business must be declared. Horses must be declared and will be allowed up to a $1,000 exemption. |
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| VETERANS |
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VETERAN’S ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION: |
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, 2009 in order to receive an exemption against their 2010 tax bill.
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Additional exemption is available for those who meet necessary income requirements and file with the Assessor’s office by October 1, 2009. Biannual filing is required and proof of income must be furnished at time of application.
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| ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS: |
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CONNECTICUT ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS |
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, 2010 through May 15, 2010
RENTERS: May 15, 2010 through September 15, 2010
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.
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may obtain an exemption on one (1) passenger motor vehicle if proof is submitted. |
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| SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: |
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.
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| FARMERS |
must file an application form on or before October 31, 2009. |
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LAND CLASSIFICATION:
Persons seeking to apply under Farm, for the first time, must file between September 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009. Persons seeking to apply for Forest must do so by October 1st. |
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| MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT |
NEW COMMERCIAL TRUCKS |
installed in a manufacturing facility and used in the manufacturing process may be allowed exemption, if certain guidelines are met and the necessary forms are completed by November 2, 2009. |
with a gross vehicle rating in excess of 26,000 lbs. should check with the Assessor’s office for tax exemption eligibility. Application must be completed and filed with the assessor by November 2, 2009 on a form prescribed by the Secretary of the Office of Policy & Management. |
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Assessment Process
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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. |
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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. |
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To download a free Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the link below. 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Motor Vehicle
Elderly Homeowners
Renters or Disabled Exemptions
Personal Property Declaration
Mill Rate
Assessment Appeals
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