The Assessor has a responsibility to insure that all assessments are properly and uniformly made and that the Grand List, when completed, is a true and accurate report of all taxable and exempt property. Two classes of property are subject to taxation, real property and personal property.
Real property includes land and improvements that are attached to the land.
Personal Property includes all other property not classified as real property such as but not limited to registered and non registered motor vehicles, machinery and equipment, office furniture and fixtures, and leased equipment. If you feel your assessment is incorrect, you may request in writing prior to October 1st that the Assessor review your property. If you are not satisfied with the review you may choose to go directly to the Board of Assessment Appeals to appeal your assessment. The Board of Appeals meets three times during the month of March to hear appeals on the Grand List filed with the Town Clerk by the Assessor on January 31st. An application must be filed no later than February 20th with the Board.