The Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) consists of five (5) elected members, each serving a four-year term. Elected members may be re-elected for successive terms. The Town Council may appoint two (2) alternate members, one from each political party. Each alternate member shall be appointed to a four-year term.

The Board of Assessment Appeals meets twice annually, in March to hear appeals for all categories of assessed property, and in September to hear appeals for motor vehicles only. Appeal hearings are by appointment, and an application is required.

The application for the March hearings will be posted below by the end of January each year. The statutory deadline to submit an application is February 20th at 4:30 PM. If the Assessor was granted an extension for filing of the Grand List, the application deadline is March 20th.

2025 GRAND LIST BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS APPLICATION

Motor Vehicle Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals holds hearings for the purpose of appealing motor vehicle assessments in September. Per CT state statutes, appeals can only consider the MSRP(Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price). The Board cannot hear appeals based on mileage and/or condition of the vehicle. 

The application for the September motor vehicle hearings will be posted here in mid August. The Board may accommodate walk in appeals after the scheduled hearings are completed.

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