Assessor's Office
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.
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.
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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.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 GRAND LIST
The 2025 Grand List has been completed and was filed with the Town Clerk on January 30, 2026.
Senior/Disabled Homeowner tax benefit program
Filing Period: February 1 - May 15
· Must be 65 (as of January 1 of previous tax filing year 2025 )
· Own Real Estate or hold life use
· Reside here in Portland CT for more then 6 months
· Must not be receiving property tax exemptions or benefits on other properties owned within or outside of Connecticut
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· 2025 Income Limits:
< $ 46,300 if unmarried ​
< $ 56,500 if married
· Proof of income is required based upon 2025 Net Income (including Social Security)
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Please contact the Assessors for more info or to set up an appointment. The Assessor will send notification to pre-existing applicants when it is their year to file.