Litchfield County
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Litchfield County, Connecticut
74 West Street
P.O. Box 488
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
Tel: 860-567-7561
Fax: 860-567-7552
County Website: Litchfield county
Assessor Website: Litchfield county assessor
Litchfield County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The deadline for filing an appeal application is February 20 or March 20, if assessor was granted an extension.
- Forms may be obtained from the Assessors Office.
- Be sure to explain or give reasons for your appeal. The Board will respond to your specific concerns and comparisons.
- Hearings are held in March and you will be notified, in writing, by the end of February, as to the date and time of your hearing.
- If your appeal is denied, you will receive notice indicating such denial.
- You may appeal to a Superior Court within two months from the date of the mailing of the decision.
- If your appeal is approved, you will receive notice indicating such approval with the amount of the assessment reduction.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Litchfield county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Litchfield county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Litchfield 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. Litchfield 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield county Connecticut tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Litchfield County
Homes in Litchfield county have a median home value of $257,874.
Litchfield county home values are ranked 4 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, Litchfield county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~97%.
The median household income in Litchfield county is $81,590.
Compared to the state of Connecticut and the United States, Litchfield 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.
Litchfield county's population has grown from 174,092 in 1990 to 185,186 in 2020, an increase of 6.4% 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.
Litchfield county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Connecticut and the United States.
Litchfield County Connecticut Cities
Bantam, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, East Canaan, Falls Village, Gaylordsville, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Lakeville, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, New Preston Marb, Norfolk, North Canton, Northfield, Oakville, Pleasant Valley, Plymouth, Riverton, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, South Kent, Terryville, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington Depot, Watertown, West Cornwall, Winsted, Woodbury
Litchfield County Connecticut Zipcodes
06018 / 06021 / 06024 / 06031 / 06039 / 06057 / 06058 / 06059 / 06063 / 06065 / 06068 / 06069 / 06098 / 06750 / 06751 / 06752 / 06754 / 06755 / 06756 / 06757 / 06759 / 06763 / 06776 / 06777 / 06778 / 06779 / 06782 / 06783 / 06785 / 06786 / 06787 / 06790 / 06791 / 06793 / 06794 / 06795 / 06796 / 06798 /
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