Board of Assessment Appeals
2025 Board Members:
William Donahue
Kathleen Richards
Cynthia L. Tyler
2025 Grand List Assessment Appeals hearings for Real Estate And Personal Property will be held;
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Portland Town Hall - Lower Level Meeting Room
33 East Main St. Portland, CT 06480
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00PM
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:00PM
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Thursday, March 24, 2026 6:00PM
Appellants must file an application for appeal with the Assessor's Office no later than Thursday, February 20, 2026 by 4:30pm
- Please include any supporting documentation with your application.
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Board of Assessment Appeal hearings are public meetings.
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REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY
The filing period for appealing Real Estate or Business Personal Property assessments is February 1 thru February 20. Scheduled hearings will be held in March. When an extension to file the Grand List is granted to the Assessor, petitions must be filed on or before March 20th and hearings will be held in April. Appellants will be notified by mail at least two weeks prior to their schedule hearing. Agendas and the hearing schedule shall be posted within the Town Clerk's office.
MOTER VEHICLE
Motor Vehicle appeals are held in September. Automobile owners who wish to appeal their assessment may appear before the Board of Assessment Appeals during the scheduled September meeting. Walk In appeals are accepted during Motor Vehicle sessions.
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In the event February 20th falls on either a weekend or a holiday petitions to appeal assessments on Real Estate or Business Personal Property must be received in the Assessor's Office on or before the close of the preceding business day.