Windham County
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Windham County, Connecticut
979 Main Street
Windham, Connecticut 06226
Tel: 860-465-3026
Fax: 860-465-2180
County Website: Windham county
Assessor Website: Windham county assessor
Windham County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Taxpayers are encouraged to first present their questions and reasons for disagreement to the Assessors Office.
- Hearings are conducted by appointment only during the month of March (or April, when an extension is granted).
- Applications are available in the Assessors Office and the Town web site, and must be filed in entirety by February 20 (or March 20, when an extension has been granted).
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Windham county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Windham county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Windham 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. Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham county Connecticut tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Windham County
Homes in Windham county have a median home value of $209,758.
Windham county home values are ranked 8 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, Windham county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~61%.
The median household income in Windham county is $67,365.
Compared to the state of Connecticut and the United States, Windham county's median household income is lower than the state of Connecticut's average median household income of $80,334 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Windham county's population has grown from 102,525 in 1990 to 116,418 in 2020, an increase of 14% 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.
Windham 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.
Windham County Connecticut Cities
Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Danielson, Dayville, Eastford, Hampton, Moosup, North Grosvenord, North Windham, Oneco, Plainfield, Pomfret Center, Putnam, Quinebaug, Scotland, South Windham, Sterling, Thompson, Warrenville, Willimantic, Windham, Woodstock, Woodstock Valley
Windham County Connecticut Zipcodes
06226 / 06234 / 06235 / 06239 / 06241 / 06242 / 06247 / 06255 / 06256 / 06259 / 06260 / 06262 / 06264 / 06266 / 06277 / 06278 / 06280 / 06281 / 06282 / 06331 / 06354 / 06373 / 06374 / 06377 /
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