FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
What does the Assessor do?
The primary responsibility of the Assessor is to discover and list all property in the Town of East Hartford and apply a fair and equitable value. This discovery and valuation process produces the Grand List. The Grand List includes all taxable and exempt Real Estate, Personal Property and Motor Vehicles. This process is mandated by the Connecticut General Statutes.
How are properties valued?
All property assessments are based on 70% of the fair market value. Motor vehicles are valued annually through the use of the NADA Guides. Personal Property values are determined by declarations filed by each business and verified by independent audit.
Are tax exemptions available?
There are a number of exemption programs which benefit the elderly, disabled, blind, and veterans. The number of participants in each of these programs continues to grow each year.
Can my car tax bill be adjusted?
Motor vehicle tax credits are provided for those vehicles which are:
1) Sold
2) Totally damaged
3) Registered out of state
4) Stolen not recovered
5) Repossessed
This credit applies only to the current year and one-year prior.
Who can you call?
For general inquiries please call: (860) 291-7260, Fax: (860) 291-7308
What is the mailing address?
Town of East Hartford
Assessor’s Office
740 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
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