Assessor's Office
The primary responsibility of the Assessor's Office is to compile the Grand List, the record of all taxable and tax-exempt property, for the purpose of fair and equitable tax distribution. This is accomplished by identifying and placing value on all of the property located in the Town of Ellington as of October 1 of each year in accordance with State Statute.
Real Estate assessments are 70% of the market value as established by the October 1, 2020 revaluation. Personal Property and Motor Vehicles are also assessed at 70% annually.
The Assessor's Office is also responsible for administering various exemptions and tax relief programs. These programs are targeted to benefit:
- Active military servicemen and veterans
- Blind individuals
- Charitable organizations
- Farmers and owners of land classified as farm, forest and open space
- Manufacturers
- Senior citizens
- Totally disabled individuals