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Taxpayers may request an adjustment on a tax bill for a motor vehicle they no longer own or have registered in another state, provided acceptable documentation is presented to the assessor. The two documents needed are a Department of Motor Vehicle plate receipt and one of the following: a copy of the bill of sale, a copy of the transfer of title, a stolen or totaled vehicle report from the insurance company, a junked vehicle receipt from a junkyard, a trade-in agreement or an out-of-state registration. The Assessor’s office needs proof to show where the vehicle went before they will consider making a change to a tax bill. |
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Although our assessment data is not available on the web, we can answer many questions over the phone. If you need a copy of the street card send your request along with a self addressed stamped envelope and the $1 fee, or call to request a street card via fax for a $3 fee. |
The Assessor is responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all taxable and non-taxable property located in town. Connecticut law requires us to list and value all real (e.g., land, houses, stores, etc.) and personal (e.g., motor vehicles, business equipment, etc.) property. This is an annual cycle with an assessment date of October 1. It’s the Assessor’s responsibility to insure all values are properly and uniformly made and that the grand list is a true and accurate report of all taxable and tax exempt property in the jurisdiction. Assessed values in Connecticut are based on 70% of fair market value. In addition the Town is required to perform a state mandated revaluation every 5 years. The Town of Portland last completed a revaluation in 2006.
Other responsibilities of the Assessor’s Office include:
- updating ownership of real estate parcels upon transfer of title
- inspecting all permit activity within the town
- adjusting motor vehicle accounts for vehicles that have either been sold, stolen, salvaged or registered out of state (see box)
- maintaining tax relief programs for the elderly, disabled and armed forces veterans
- administering programs designed to preserve farm and forest land
The net taxable 2007 Grand List figures are as follows:
| Real Estate | 745,927,620 | |
| Personal Property | 25,303,610 | |
| Motor Vehicle | 64,165,450 | |
| Total Taxable Grand List | 835,396,680 | Over 2006 |
Questions concerning assessed value, adjustments, exemptions, tax relief and proration of motor vehicle bills should be directed to the Assessor’s Office 860-342-6744.
Questions regarding billing, taxes due, amounts paid and interest should be directed to the Tax Collector’s Office 860-342-6737.
The staff in the Assessor's Office is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Our office is located in the Town Hall at 33 East Main Street, on the ground floor.
Nicole D. Lintereur, CCMA II
Assessor
Town of Portland
PO Box 71
Portland, CT 06480-0071
860-342-6744
860-342-6738 fax
assessor@portlandct.org
