Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS
Property Tax Appeal in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Homeowners in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region pay a median of $5,146/year in property taxes on a median home value of $293,900. A successful appeal could save you $772 or more per year.
$5,146
Median Annual Tax
$293,900
Median Home Value
1.75%
Effective Tax Rate
How to Appeal in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
File with your town's Board of Assessment Appeals by February 20. Each of CT's 169 towns has its own board. Provide comparable sales evidence.
- Filing Deadline
- February 20 (Board of Assessment Appeals)
- Appeal Authority
- Town Board of Assessment Appeals
- Escalation
- Superior Court
- Risk of Increase
- No — cannot go up
- Reassessment Cycle
- Every 5 years (town-specific schedule)
Official Connecticut appeal form
One statewide form is valid in every county.
CT Department of Revenue Services. Search for 'Board of Assessment Appeals' or the current M-Series abatement form.
What You Need
- ✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
- ✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
- ✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
- ✓Filed before: February 20 (Board of Assessment Appeals)
Available Exemptions in Connecticut
Common property tax exemptions available in Connecticut: - **Homestead Exemption** — Reduces taxable value for owner-occupied primary residences. Must apply through your county assessor's office. - **Senior/Elderly Exemption** — Additional reduction for homeowners age 65+ (income limits may apply). - **Veteran/Disabled Veteran Exemption** — Partial or full exemption for qualifying veterans. - **Disability Exemption** — Reduction for homeowners with qualifying disabilities. - **Agricultural/Farm Use** — Special assessment for land actively used for farming. Check with your county assessor for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions but never apply.
Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.
Ready to reduce your property taxes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
We research your property, prepare evidence, and file the appeal. Fee: 20% of first-year savings — only if we succeed.
No fee unless we save you money.
FAQ
- Can my taxes go up if I appeal?
- No. In Connecticut, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level. There is no risk from filing.
- How much does it cost to appeal?
- Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.
- What's the typical savings?
- In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, with a median tax of $5,146/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $517-$772 per year.
Other counties in Connecticut:
Data sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023 (Table DP04). Effective tax rates calculated from median property tax and median home value.
Appeal information: Connecticut state comptroller office, county assessor associations, and official state statutes. Deadlines and processes verified as of June 2026.
Last updated: July 2026 · Published by: TaxedFairly (WebLab LLC)