Assessor

Department Members

General Information

The Assessor’s Office maintains records of each parcel of real estate, motor vehicle and business in Southbury. The main function of the Assessor’s Office is to prepare and perfect the Grand List.

• The Grand List is comprised of all taxable and tax exempt properties, real estate, personal property, and motor vehicles.
• The Real Estate list is adjusted for new construction, additions and alterations. Owner’s names and exemptions are maintained and updated.
• The CT Department of Motor Vehicles sends lists to us throughout the year. Vehicle identification numbers are matched to original MSRP values as supplied by Price Digest.                 
• The Personal Property list is comprised of business equipment, assets and expensed supplies. Business owners, farms and owners of unregistered motor vehicles must declare their assets prior to November 1 each year.

After the Grand List is signed, the Board of Assessment Appeals conducts hearings and may adjust values.

The Assessor’s Office is responsible for certain State mandated reporting requirements.

The office administers exemption programs and assistance programs offered by the State of Connecticut and the Town of Southbury.