Connecticut Homeowners Fighting High Property Taxes

0:00Thousands of homeowners across Connecticut are pushing back on their property tax bills, claiming assessments are way too high. These folks are filing appeals with local boards of assessment appeals, which have the power to lower, raise, or keep assessments the same understate law. The process kicks off with applications due by February 20th each year. Boards hear real estate cases in March and motor vehicle ones in September. But you got to show up in person or send a lawyer or appraiser, no shows get, denied flat out. Everyone swears and oaths and answers questions about their property. Towns do full evaluations every five years, often hiring private companies, and that's sparking a wave of disputes as bills hit hard. Homeowners and businesses feel the pinch, especially after recent jumps in values. In Middletown, for instance, the board tackled 90 appeals on 20-25 tax bills nearly double from recent years. The Greenlit 19 reductions but turned down 71, including no shows, withdrawals, and two

1:00big properties over $1 million that had straight to court. With appeals wrapping up soon in many spots, expect more fights in superior court and lessons for next year's revals, shaping how towns value homes. Stay informed with Hartford News today, AI-powered updates.