Assessor

Responsibilities

The Office of the Assessor is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all real estate, business personal property, and motor vehicles as of October 1st of each year in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes. All property is assessed at 70% of its fair market value. The office also administers various exemption and abatement programs related to property taxes for veterans, low-income seniors and disabled.   

Current Mill Rate:  36.06 mills / Motor Vehicle:  32.46 mills

Last Revaluation:  2020

On behalf of the Town of East Hampton, we would like to make you aware of some programs available to you.  If you feel that you qualify for any of the following programs, please contact the Assessors' Office at (860) 267-2510

If you wish to change your mailing address for Real Estate tax bills, please click on the side bar for the form needed to do so.

If you wish to change your address for your motor vehicle, go to https://portal.ct.gov/dmv

Veterans' Exemption: If you are a veteran of a war period, so declared in the Connecticut General Statutes, you may be entitled to an exemption.  You must provide an original or Certified copy of your Honorable Discharge or similar document to the Town Clerk.  Contact the Assessors' Office to be sure you qualify.  Filing Deadline: September 30th.

Additional Veterans' Exemption: If you receive a veterans' exemption, you or your spouse may be eligible for an additional reduction in taxes for the next assessment year.  This program has certain income restrictions.  Filing Period: February 1st through October 1st.

Connecticut Active Duty Military & Active Duty National Guard:  If you have 90 days or more cumulative service during a designated war period you may be entitled to an exemption.  You must provide a letter stating active duty status, filed annually by September 30th with the Town Clerk.  If you have a vehicle you may also be entitled to and exemption for that one vehicle from any taxes. Application form required yearly.

Leased Vehicle Exemptions: CT Active Duty Military/National Guard and Veterans may be entitled to a refund of taxes for a leased vehicle.  One of the following forms is required to be filed with the Assessor: Active Duty Military Vehicle form or the Veterans form or the Veterans leased Vehicle Form  -  Filing Deadline: Not later than the thirty first day of the December next following the assessment year in which such tax was paid.

Disabled Veterans: Veterans claiming a disability exemption must submit proof from the Veterans Administration to the Assessor during the assessment period, stating the percentage of disability, in order to receive the proper amount of exemption.  A subsequent filing is required only if there is a change in the percentage of disability.  Filing Deadline: You may file until the Board of Assessment Appeals completes their duties.

Disable Veterans Age 65 or Older:  If you qualify for a Veterans' disability exemption and you are over 65, the exemption may be increased to the equivalent of a 100% disability rating.  If you qualify, provide proof of age.

Non-Resident Active Duty Military:  A non-resident active duty military person stationed in Connecticut due solely to military orders and maintains that his/her home State is other than Connecticut, may be eligible for an exemption of all personal property listed in the "Service Members Civil Relief Act", including motor vehicles owned by the service member and/or their spouse.

100% Totally Disabled:  Under certain circumstances, residents who are receiving 100% permanent totally disabled benefits through the Social Security Administration, may be entitled to receive a $1,000 property exemption upon submission of qualifying proof to the Assessor.  Filing Deadline: May be filed until the completion of the Assessors' duties - Signing of the Grand List.   **If you qualify for this exemption, you may also qualify for the following.

Blind:  If you or your spouse are deemed legally blind, you may be entitled to a $3,000 exemption off your assessment.  A certificate of Blindness from a licensed physician or a Certificate of Blindness from the State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind is required.  Filing Deadline: File until the signing of the Grand List on January 31st.

Elderly and/or Totally Disabled Program: If you are a resident, own & occupy a residence in the Town and you or your spouse is over 65 or considered totally and permanently disabled though the Social Security Administration, you may be eligible for a reduction in your taxes.  This program has certain income restrictions.  Contact the Assessors' office to determine if you may qualify.  Filing Period: February 1st through May 15th.  Qualifying Income:  Married $49,100 and Single $40,300.

Local Option Tax Freeze:  December 31 of the calendar year preceding the year in which a claim is filed, The following must be met to be eligible:  65 years of age or over.  Surviving Spouse age 62 to 65 years of age.  Occupy such real property.  Either spouse shall have resided in East Hampton for at least 10 yrs.  The taxable and non taxable income of such taxpayer, the total of which shall hereinafter be called "qualifying income," in the tax year of such homeowner ending immediately preceding the date of application for benefits under the program in this section, was not in excess of $50,000 for both married homeowners or unmarried homeowners or the limits set forth in 12-170aa. The filing period is February 1st thru May 15th.  A Lien is placed on the land records for any taxes that are deferred in any given tax year.

Handicapped-Equipped Vehicles: The Town of East Hampton has adopted, in accordance with CGS, a local ordinance allowing for the assessment exemption on certain private vehicles equipped for transportation of the handicapped.  Details are available from the Assessor.

Solar Exemptions: The Town of East Hampton hereby authorizes the property tax exemption for solar energy heating or cooling systems set forth in § 12-81(56)(a), (b) and (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Tax Exempt Organization: In accordance with CGS § 12-81 (7), (10), (11) and (16), an exemption may be filed seeking tax exempt status.  

Antique Vehicles: Vehicles registered or non-registered, 20 years old or older, that are defined and maintained as antique, rare or special interest motor vehicles, in accordance with CGS § 14-1, as amended by Public Act 08-150, Section 1, shall not be assessed more than $500.  If registered with historical plates from the CT DMV, the assessed value of $500 is automatic. If not, owner must file Antique Vehicle Affidavit with the Assessor before October 1.