Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is an official municipal agency that is governed by Connecticut State Statutes to serve as an appeal body for taxpayers who believe that the town assessor erred in the valuation of their properties or erroneously denied them exemptions. The Board meets twice a year, in March to hear Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle and Supplemental Motor Vehicles. The Board also meets in September to hear Motor Vehicle disputes on the Regular Motor Vehicle list.

The Taxpayer must submit a written application on prescribed forms to meet with the Board of Assessment Appeals.  The applications for Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle and Supplemental Motor Vehicle are available in the Assessor's Office February 1st and are due back in the Assessor's Office by February 20th*.  Once the application has been received the applicant will be contacted with the date and time of the appointment. Application Packets are available in the green box on the left side of the screen labeled BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS- APPLICATION PACKET.

The application to appeal the assessment of Motor Vehicles on the Regular Motor Vehicle list in September are available in the green box on the left side of the screen labeled BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS- APPLICATION PACKET. 

The Taxpayer or their designated agent must appear before the board at the meetings, or they will not be heard.  If you need to send an agent on your behalf - or amend agent information on your submitted application, please complete and return the Agent's Certification form.

The appellant claiming a grievance must provide information necessary to substantiate any adjustment the Board may make in accordance with the law (CGS 12-114). Supporting documentation for Real Estate appeal can include appraisals, photographs and information on comparable properties.  Please note however, that values are based on the last revaluation date, October 1st, 2021, and any appraisals and/ or comparable must be as of the October 1, 2021 date but is not a guarantee that the assessment will be lowered.

Decisions of your hearing will not be made at the time of your appeal.  The Board will mail the property owner a determination of their appeal.

If they property owners is not satisfied with the Board's decision they may Appeal the assessment with the Superior Court within two (2) months of the Board's "Notice of Action" mailing date.

*Note: When February 20th falls on a weekend or a holiday, applications to appeal assessments with the Board must be received on or before the close of the nearest preceding business day by February 20th.

Instructions to File an Appeal for Real Estate
Instructions to File and Appeal for Personal Property
Helpful Hints for Residential Property Appeals
Motor Vehicle Assessment Appeals

 

 

3 Members (elected)
Term: 4 years

Alternates (appointed by the Board of Selectmen)

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