Per (CGS 12-110), the Board of Assessment Appeals will meet Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 9/3/2026 at 4:00pm in the Town Hall, to hear motor vehicle appeals on the 2025 Grand List. To reserve a specific time, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (860 653-0287 during Town Hall hours. Walk-ins are also accepted. Per 12-71b(g)(2), only the MSRP can be appealed.
Revaluation & Your Taxes: Understanding the Mill Rate
How property assessments affect what you pay.
1. What is a Revaluation?
Revaluation is the process of updating property values to reflect the current real estate market.
Its purpose is not to raise more money for the town, but to ensure the tax burden is shared equitably based on current values.
2. The Relationship: How the Mill Rate Drops
Think of the Town’s budget as a fixed goal. The Mill Rate is the "math" used to reach that goal.
- The Budget: The Board of Finance determines the amount of revenue needed to continue general government and Board of Education functions (ie schools, roads, safety, etc).
- The Taxable Grand List: This is the total assessed value of all taxable property in town.
- The Taxable Real Estate portion of the Grand List increased on average by 47% due to the state mandated revaluation. The mill rate will reflect this increase to real estate, with a substantial decrease from its current rate of 29.15.
3. Will My Taxes Go Up?
An increase in your assessment does not automatically mean higher taxes. Your tax bill depends on how your home’s value changes compared to the average value change for all residents in Hartland and the Town’s budget needs:
- Below Average Increase: Your taxes may potentially decrease, even though your home's value went up.
- At Average Increase: Your taxes will likely increase only at a complementary rate to the Town’s budget needs.
- Above Average Increase: You will likely see some tax increase.
4. How to Estimate Your Bill
A "mill" represents $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.
- Formula: (Assessment × Mill Rate) ÷ 1,000 = Your Tax Bill.
If you would like to appeal your revaluation, you must file with the assessors by March 20, 2026, to be scheduled for a Board of Assessment Appeals hearing.
Board of Assessment Appeals hearings will be held on April 13, 2026, beginning at 1:00pm in the Large Conference Room at Town Hall, 22 South Road in East Hartland and on April 18, 2026, beginning at 9:00am in the Large Conference Room at Town Hall, 22 South Road in East Hartland.
Any questions should be directed to the assessors.
2025 Town Wide Revaluation is upon us.
the revaluation of real property is governed by Connecticut General Statutes § 12-62. This statute mandates that municipalities conduct a revaluation, or update the fair market value of all properties within the municipality, at least once every five years. This revaluation is crucial for ensuring that property taxes are based on current and accurate property values, promoting fairness in the distribution of the tax burden.
You will be receiving a DATA mailer pertaining to your property. Please closely check the information and note the necessary changes; then return the mailer by mail or handing it to the assessor. The mailing address is Hartland Assessor, 22 South Rd, East Hartland, CT 06027.
Common Myths About Revaluation
MYTH: A Town Wide Revaluation Means that My Taxes are Going to Increase.
NOT NECESSARILY. Many people mistakenly think that if their assessed value increases, then their tax bill will increase by the same proportion. This will not happen because the mill rate will be adjusted during the budget process in the spring of 2025.
MYTH: The Town Wide Revaluation Will Provide New Revenue for the Town of Hartland
NOT TRUE. Revaluation is NOT intended to raise revenues. Its purpose is to value all properties by the same standards at the same point in time (October 1, 2024).
*******Please Note*******
Town of Hartland property cards and maps are NOT online. You may request cards for a fee of $1.00 per card and .50 per map via email, assessor@hartlandct.org or via phone, (860)653-0287. Thank you.
What the Assessor Does
It is the Assessor's responsibility to establish fair and equitable values for all Real Estate, taxable Personal Property, and taxable Motor Vehicles located within the Town. The Assessment Year begins October 1st and continues to the following September 30th of each year. All assessment work must be completed for finalization of the Grand List on January 31st.
Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 10-12 and 1-4
Board of Assessors: Tom Caputi, CCMA II
Phone: (860) 653-0287 Fax: (860) 653-0452
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Mill rate: 29.15 for 2024 Grand List
Census Tract: 3301
R-1: Residential = 2 acres
