1. How did you arrive at the value on my automobile?
Connecticut Assessors, utilize the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) appraisal guide for automobile valuations. An assessment rate of 70% of the NADA published average retail selling price is used to calcuate the assessed value.
2. When and where can I file for Elderly Homeowner Tax Relief?
Applications for the Elderly Homeowners Tax Relief program can be filed annually between February 1st through May 15th in the Assessors Office.
3. What requirements must I meet to receive Elderly Homeowner Tax Relief Benefits?
a) Must have been sixty-five years of age at the close of the previous calendar year.
b) Must own and be a resident of Newtown as of October 1st.
c) The income limit for 2005 is $27,700 single and $33,900 for married. (This income includes Social Security Benefits)
d) Bring in a copy of your tax return and your SSA 1099 Social Security Income Report. If you are not required to file a tax return, bring in all documents pertaining to taxable income, along with your SSA 1099 Form.
4. Does the Town of Newtown offer an Elderly Tax Credit?
Yes. The Tax Collectors Office handles this program. (See Tax Collector)
Does the Town of Newtown offer a Local Option Veteran's Exemption Program?
Yes. The Town of Newown is offering a Local Option Veteran's Program based on income levels. This Local Option Veteran's Program is based on income levels of $41,200 for a single person and $45,000 for married individuals. Income qualifications are established from a federal tax return and the SSA 1099 Social Security income report and/or all reportable income forms if a tax return will not be filed. Qualified applicants will receive a $10,000 assessment reduction from their real estate assessment before taxes are calculated for the July tax bill. A public notice for this Local Option Veteran's Program will appear in the local newspapers during the fall of each calendar year. Please call the Assessor's office with any questions. Local Option Veteran's Program Application
5. How do I appeal the assessment of my Real Estate or Personal Property?
You must file an application to the Assessor’s Office to appear before the Board of Assessment Appeals. Applications must be received on or before February 20th of each year. Meetings normally are held during the month of March. Real Estate Assessment Appeal Form
6. How do I appeal my Motor Vehicle assessment?
7. What is a Mill Rate?
In Connecticut, property tax rates are expressed in mills, or thousandths of a dollar. The Town of Newtown current mill rate is 26.1 for the 10/01/04 Grand List (.0261 rate when expressed in decimal form) which results in the payment of $26.10 for each $1,000 of a taxable property’s assessed value.
8. How are mill rates and bills determined?
The budgeted revenue divided by the total assessed value of all property equals the mill rate. This mill rate is established when the towns people vote to accept the budgeted revenue needed. Once the mill rate has been determined, the individual property’s assessed value is multiplied by the tax rate to determine the tax owed.
9. What is the assessment date in Newtown?
The uniform assessment date in the State of Connecticut is October 1st.
10. What is revaluation?
Revaluation is “ ….mass appraisal of all property within an assessment jurisdiction to equalize assessed values……”
As this definition indicates, the primary purpose of a revaluation is to eliminate any assessment inequities that may have developed since the implementation of a previous revaluation. This is accomplished by updating the assessments of real property to reflect their fair market values as of the date of the revaluation.
11. When is the next revaluation for Newtown scheduled?
October 1st, 2007
13. When are Personal Property Declarations filed?
Personal Property declarations are accepted from October 1st through November 1st of each year. Failure to file by November 1st will incur a 25% penalty.
14. What local option exemptions are available in Newtown?
EMT/Fireman Exemption- Please check with your fire chief for forms and requirements.
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