Assessor's Office
Welcome to the Assessor's Office!
The Assessor is responsible for the discovery, listing and valuation of all taxable and non-taxable property located within the Town of Portland annually as of the October 1 Assessment Date. Real Estate, Personal Property and Motor Vehicles are assessed at 70% of fair market value and values are determined by using uniform, fair and equitable appraisal methods legally prescribed by law.
Real Estate Assessments are 70% of fair market value as of the posted assessment date or Revaluation date. Real property is assessed in Connecticut on a 5 year cycle. - Portland’s most recent date of Revaluation date is October 1, 2021. Property values have increased 11.5% on average since the prior 2016 Revaluation year.
Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2026 Business Personal Property Declarations
Assessment date October 1, 2026
Required return date November 2, 2026
Veteran Tax Exemptions
Honorably discharged Veterans that have served at least 90 days during a time of war must have their DD214 filed within the land records on or before October 1, 2026. Disabled Veterans and/or low-income Veterans over 65 years of age must bi-annually file to the Assessor on or before December 31, 2026 to receive additional exemptions. Veterans with service-related, permanent & Total 100% disability ratings must annually apply for tax exemption on or before January 1st.
Public act PA 490: applications for farmland and forestland classification must be received by December 30, 2026. Farmland.pdf Forestland.pdf
2026 REVALUATION
In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, the Town of Portland will conduct its statistical five-year revaluation of all real estate properties for the October 1, 2026 Grand List, beginning June 15, 2026. The Town has contracted Tyler Technologies, Inc. to perform market analysis, sales validation inspections, and field reviews as part of the mass appraisal process, which the assessments will represent 70% of fair market value, in collaboration with the Assessor’s Office.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. field personnel will carry official, town approved company identification badges and will have signed authorization letters that include contact information for Town officials, including the Portland Police Department.
To ensure the most accurate, fair, and equitable assessments, property owners are encouraged to review their property record cards available through the online assessment database and report any discrepancies, omissions, or property changes to the Assessor’s Office. Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated.
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Please contact the Assessors Office 860-463-6744 if you have any questions