Assessor– Key Facts

  • The Assessor determines the value of all property in a specific municipality.

 How is Property Value is Set?

  • Property is assessed at 70% of its market value.
  • Real Estate is based on the property’s market value as of October 1 of the assessment year.
    • Example: A home with a market value of $500,000 would be assessed at $350,000.

 What is Included in the Grand List?

  • All taxable and non-taxable property in Weston.
  • Property falls into three categories:
    • Real estate (homes, land, buildings)
    • Personal property (business equipment, furnishings, unregistered vehicles, etc.)
    • Registered motor vehicles

 When Are Property Values Updated?

  • Motor vehicles and personal property: Updated annually as of October 1.
  • Real estate: Updated at least once every five years.
    • Also updated for changes such as new construction, demolitions, or renovations.

 When was the last Revaluation?

  • A town-wide real estate revaluation was completed October 1, 2023.
  • These values stay in place until the next revaluation in 2028.
  • Properties that change yearly (due to permits, etc.) will be reassessed using 2023 valuation tables.

The Assessor works closely with the Tax Collector. If you have questions about your assessment and how your tax was calculated, call (203) 222-2606. If you have questions about your tax bill, call the Tax Collector at (203) 222-2696.

Current Mill Rate 

  • Real Estate and Personal Property - 23.90
  • Motor Vehicle - 23.90

 

Motor Vehicle

  • Didn't receive a Tax Bill? Follow the links below.
  1. Verify your registration
  2. Renew your registration
  3. email Rsavo@westonct.gov with details regarding your vehicle.
  • Confused about the process?
    • Call (203)-222-2606, We're here to help you understand the process!
  • Applications for the Fall of 2026 BAA will be found below-September 2026 

  • Information regarding "Antique vehicles" valuation pursuant to CGS Section 12-71(b) and Section 14-1(3).

  •  “Antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle twenty years old or older which is being preserved because of historic interest and which is not altered or modified from the original manufacturer's specifications.
  •  The owner of such antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle may be required by the assessor to provide reasonable documentation that such motor vehicle is an antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle, provided any motor vehicle for which special number plates have been issued pursuant to Section 14-20 shall not be required to provide any such documentation.

Elderly & Disabled Homeowners Program

Application Period is February 1st - May 15th.

Income limits for this year are $46,300 Unmarried-$56,500 Married

 

Personal Property

2026 Deadline for filing a Personal Property Declaration is Monday November 2nd 2026.

Failure to file by November 2nd will incur a 25% assessment penalty.

Failure to SIGN & DATE your return may also incur a 25% assessment penalty. 

Printable Declarations Found below (Available by October 1st 2026)

Veteran's & Active-Duty Military

Application period is February 1st to October 1st for Veterans Exemption.

Income limits this year are $46,300 Unmarried-$56,500 Married

Board of Assessment appeals

What is the Board of Assessment Appeals?

  • The Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) is a local, municipal-level board. The board exists to make sure property assessments are fair and accurate. They hear appeals from property owners who believe their property has been inaccurately assessed by the Assessor. This includes real estate, personal property, and motor vehicles.

  • Regular members of the (BAA) are elected, they also reside in the town or city in which they serve.
    • Alternate Members of the (BAA) are appointed by the municipalities Board of Selectmen.

Need help before filing?

The Assessor’s Office can:

  • Explain how your assessment was calculated

  • Review property record information

  • Answer procedural questions

Many issues can be resolved before an appeal is filed.

How the process works.

  1. File an Appeal
    • The appeals process starts on February 1st and you must submit your written appeal and supporting documentation in person by the deadline (February 20th by 4:30 pm) for Real estate and Personal property.
    • For motor vehicles the application period and deadline are set for a specified time in September. Forms are available from your town assessor’s office and the assessors web page once each application period begins.
  2. When do I get to appeal?
    • Once you submit an approved application you will be given the time and date of your appeal. 
  3. Some examples of what an appeal may contain.
    • A retroactive appraisal dated to the time of the most recent revaluation.
    • A list of comparable home sales (make sure to include the field card for each property)
    • Details of your property you feel may be incorrect (ex.) Footprint of the structure, Finished vs Unfinished basement, yard items separate from the main home etc.
       
  4. Attending the hearing
    • Make sure to arrive on time, if you are late to your scheduled hearing your appeal may be denied.
    • If you are the owner of record and are unable to attend the hearing you must have also submitted a letter of authorization for your agent at the time of application. If this has not been done your appeal will be denied.
    • Explain your case simply and directly. Each hearing is only 10 to 15 minutes per appeal.
    • Focus on value of your property, not the amount of your tax bill.
  5. After the hearing
    • The board does not decide the outcome of the appeal immediately after the hearing.
    • The board can lower your assessment, keep your assessment the same or even raise your assessment based upon the evidence presented.
    • The board will send you a written decision, this will contain either no change or the new assessed value of your property.
  6. What if I still feel my assessment is incorrect?
    • You have the right to appeal to the superior court of your judicial district. This step is a more formal process and directions on how to do so will be contained in the decision letter you receive from the (BAA)

Board of Assessment Appeals applications

  • Winter BAA
    • Applications will be available February of 2027
  •  Fall BAA
    • Applications will be available September of 2026