The Board of Assessment Appeals does not meet monthly - only in March for real estate taxes and September for motor vehicle taxes.

To file an appeal, the application must be submitted to the Assessor's office, with all required materials, between February 1st - February 20th.

2025 Grand List Board of Assessment Appeal Application

The Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) holds meetings each March after the Grand List is certified to hear property appeals pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §12-110.  

BAA appeal hearings are held during the month of March.  Hearings are in person or remote at the discretion of the BAA, as needed. 

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statute §12-111, the Board may elect not to conduct an appeal hearing for any commercial, industrial, utility or apartment property with an assessed value greater than one million dollars.  

The City Council may appoint up to twelve (12) additional members to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a total of fifteen (15) members for any assessment year in which a revaluation becomes effective, and for the assessment year following such year of revaluation.  

• Need City Council approval
• Terms are three years
• Not a permanent board; meet during the month of March for real estate & personal property appeals; meet during the month of September for motor vehicle appeals
• Members serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified