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.
Assessor's Office
Spring 2026
Income & Expense Reports - Due June 1, 2026
§12-63c requires all owners of leased commercial, retail, industrial or combination real property to annually report income & expenses for calendar year 2025 to the Assessor by June 1, 2026 or be subject to a 10% assessment penalty. Reports will remain confidential in accordance with §12-63c(b), which provides that actual rental and operating expenses shall not be a public record and is not subject to the provisions of Section §1-210 (Freedom of Information).
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.