Fairfield County
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Fairfield County, Connecticut
611 Old Post Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
Tel: 203-256-3000
County Website: Fairfield county
Assessor Website: Fairfield county assessor
Fairfield County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Obtain a copy of your Property Record Card: https://www.fairfieldct.org/propertycards
- Complete the Petition Form
- Prepare any supporting documentation to support your appeal. Helpful hints can be found on the Assessment Appeals web page: https://www.fairfieldct.org/assessmentappeals
- Make a copy of all documents to bring with you to your hearing. Documents you supply become public information and will not be returned.
- Submit the original signed form, property record card, supporting documentation and affidavit if using a duly authorized agent, to the Assessor’s Office.
- Hand deliver or mail to: Board of Assessment Appeals c/o Assessor’s Office 611 Old Post Road Fairfield, CT 06824
- The Board will notify the contact provided on this form of the date, time, and place of the hearing by March 1st . Hearing schedules will also be posted on the Town website.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Fairfield county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Fairfield county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Fairfield county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Fairfield county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Fairfield county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Fairfield county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Fairfield county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Fairfield county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Fairfield county Connecticut tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Fairfield County
Homes in Fairfield county have a median home value of $432,928.
Fairfield county home values are ranked 1 out of 8 counties in the state of Connecticut for median home price. The average median home value in Connecticut is $255,076. Windham county has the lowest median price at $209,758. Fairfield county has the highest median price at $432,928.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Fairfield county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~231%.
The median household income in Fairfield county is $97,539.
Compared to the state of Connecticut and the United States, Fairfield county's median household income is higher than the state of Connecticut's average median household income of $80,334 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Fairfield county's population has grown from 827,645 in 1990 to 957,419 in 2020, an increase of 16% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Connecticut's population has grown from 3,287,116 in 1990 to 3,605,944 in 2020, an increase of 9.7% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Fairfield county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Connecticut and less than the population change for United States.
Fairfield County Connecticut Cities
Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Byram, Cos Cob, Danbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Old Greenwich, Ridgefield, Ridgeway, Riverside, Sandy Hook, Shelton, Sherman, Southport, Stamford, Trumbull, West Redding, Weston, Westport, Wilton
Fairfield County Connecticut Zipcodes
06430 / 06432 / 06468 / 06470 / 06482 / 06484 / 06490 / 06604 / 06605 / 06606 / 06607 / 06608 / 06610 / 06611 / 06612 / 06784 / 06801 / 06804 / 06807 / 06810 / 06811 / 06812 / 06820 / 06830 / 06831 / 06840 / 06850 / 06851 / 06853 / 06854 / 06855 / 06870 / 06877 / 06878 / 06880 / 06883 / 06896 / 06897 / 06901 / 06902 / 06903 / 06905 / 06906 / 06907 /
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