Tax Assessor

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Staff:

Shawna O’Neil, CCMA II – Assessor

Donna Otlowski– Deputy Assessor

Michelle Milardo – Assessment Technician

 

 

Hours:

Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except for major holidays. 

Phone numbers are (860) 632-3442; our fax number is (860) 632-1548.

 

 

Location:

1st Floor – Left at the top of the stairs or elevator.  Follow hallway around to the right.

 

 

Function:

The Assessor's Office is responsible for the discovery, listing, and equitable valuation of all real and personal property within the Town of Cromwell in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes at 70% of market value for the annual production of the Grand List.

Additionally, the assessor and staff administer state and local programs of tax relief, apply exemptions as permitted by state law, and assist the public with a variety of inquiries.

Annually provides a Grand List of all taxable property within the Town of Cromwell.

 

 

Services:

Maintains an up-to-date inventory of all property, including land and improvements thereon including changes in ownership, new construction, alterations, and sub-divisions filed as of the assessment date. Annually inspects and values all permit activity within the town limits of Cromwell.

Every 5 years conduct a Revaluation of all Real Estate as defined by State Statutes. The Town of Cromwell last revaluated all property in 2002.  The next schedule revaluation will be October 1, 2007.

Adjusts Motor Vehicle assessments that have either been Sold, Stolen, Salvaged or Registered Out of State.

Annually apply all tax exemption programs as permitted by state law. (Veterans, Disabled, Blind, Elderly Tax Relief, etc.)

 

 

Other:

Questions concerning assessed value, adjustments, exemptions, tax relief and improper motor vehicle tax billings should be directed to the Assessor’s Office @ 860-632-3442.

Questions regarding billing, tax balances due, amounts paid and interest should be directed to the Tax Collector’s Office @ 860-632-3445.

 

 

Links:

Requirements for Adjusting or Deleting Motor Vehicle Bills

Table of Past Mill Rates

2003 – 2004 Annual Report

2007 Personal Property Declaration and M-65 Exemption Form

General Benefits

Armed Service Exemption

Additional Veteran Exemption

Blind Exemption Application

Additional Blind Exemption

Handicap Retro Application

GIS web site

Vision Appraisal Web site

Local Elderly / Disabled Benefit

Petition to the Board of Assessment Appeals