Town of Windsor Locks Assessor's Office
50 Church St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Phone: (860) 627-1448
Email: [email protected]
Assessor
John Creed, CCMA I
Deputy Assessor
AUBREY PAUL
Assessor Clerk
BRITTANY RAFFANELLO
Monday - Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Thursday | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Friday | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
*THE TOWN OF WINDSOR LOCKS REVALUATION HAS BEGUN!*
Please note that there will be Data Collectors present in the town from 3/25/2024 - 12/30/2024. They will be knocking on some doors for inspections and taking photos of all properties in town.
They are contracted from Tyler Technologies and will have IDs, the town management and police are aware of their presence. If you have any questions as to their authenticity please contact the Assessor's Office.
If you would like more information or are looking to make an appointment for an inspection please call
860-654-8969.
Posted 3/14/2024
*PERSONAL PROPERTY FILING PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024 - NOVEMBER 1, 2024*
Please note that the letters with the Unique IDs and the access codes to file Personal Property online were mailed out on 9/24/24. If you do not receive the letter and wish to file online please contact our office as soon as possible.
If you do not wish to utilize the online filing, the declaration can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to 50 Church St Windsor Locks CT, 06096.
This declaration must be filed or postmarked (as defined in C.G.S. Sec 1-2a) no later than
November 1, 2024.
The online portal (linked below) to file does not open until October 1, 2024 and will close November 1, 2024.
PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLINE PORTAL ACCESS CLICK HERE!
Posted 09/25/2024
The 2023 Assessment year runs October 2023 to September 2024
2023 GRAND LIST MILL RATE - 28.14
2022 GRAND LIST MILL RATE - 26.33
2021 GRAND LIST MILL RATE - 25.83
2020 GRAND LIST MILL RATE - 25.83
Online Property Record Card Search
Equality Online Property Record Cards
Online GIS Mapping Search
Online GIS Maps
*Please note this site is under on going construction if you find incorrect data please contact our office at [email protected] for more information.
Quick Links
PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Personal Property Q&A
- Personal Property Brochure
- Personal Property Powerpoint
- Personal Property info via CAAO
- Blank declarations:
- Personal Property Declare Online - 2024 ONLINE FILING STARTING 10/01/2024 AND IS AVAILABLE UNTIL 11/01/2024. IF FILING LATE (AFTER 11/1/24) YOU WILL HAVE TO FILE A PAPER DECLARATION.
- Personal Property Extension Request
- M-65 - Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Exemption Claim
- Affidavit of Business Termination or Move or Sale of Business or Property
Real Estate
*Please note that the Town Of Winsor Locks was part of a bill that postponed our Revaluation until 2024.
The property record reflects the market value as of the last real estate revaluation, October 1, 2018, the assessment is 70% of the value. Property transfer, sale, and ownership information were last updated in 2018.
Property owners are encouraged to review property data. Contact the Assessor’s Office concerning value, exemption questions, and record discrepancies.
*Please be aware, online information from other sources may be inaccurate.
- Real Estate Property Records / Fieldcards
- Maps
- Change of Address USPO Etc.
- 2018 Revaluation Q & A
- Change of address- Real Estate / Personal Property / Motor Vehicle
Income & Expense Forms
Rental Property, Commercial, Industrial, Vacant Land & Public Utility
RETURN TO ASSESSOR ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2025
- Income & Expense Form
- Income & Expense Form for Parking
- Income & Expense Form for Hotels & Motels
- Income & Expense Form for Skilled Nursing Facility
Business / Personal Property
Our Business Personal Property filing period runs from October 1st, 2024 - November 1, 2024. All declarations must be in office by close of business November 1, 2024 to be considered on time. The only exception to this is if the declaration is being mailed into our office. If this is the case the postmark from the post office (not a postage meter in your office) must state November 1, 2024 at the latest. These same rules apply for any exemption forms that would be filed.
If you file online the portal is open October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024. If your declaration is not submitted online during this time period you will need to file a paper copy with our office.
- Personal Property Q&A
- Personal Property Brochure
- Personal Property Powerpoint
- Personal Property info via CAAO
- Blank declarations:
- 2024 - Coming soon
- Personal Property Declare Online - 2024 ONLINE FILING STARTING 10/01/2024 AND AVAILABLE UNTIL 11/01/2024
- Personal Property Extension Request
- M-65 - Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Exemption Claim
- Affidavit of Business Termination or Move or Sale of Business or Property
Development / Energy Incentives
Motor Vehicles
Vehicles registered in Windsor Locks as of October 1st are assessed at 70% of the NADA New England Retail Value. The tax is distributed in July.
Vehicles registered in Windsor Locks after October 1st are assessed at 70% of the NADA New England Retail Value. The tax is distributed in January.
- How are vehicles valued?
- How are rental vehicles taxed?
- Vehicle Q&A Brochure
- How to Remove / Adjust a Motor Vehicle Tax Bill
- Active Duty Exemption (AOA) form - DUE BY 12/31/2024 (Applicable for the 2023 Grand List)
- CT DMV Online Services
- CT DMV Change of Address
- CT DMV Cancel Registration and License Plate
- CT DMV Look Up Registration Status
- CT DMV Change of Address
Tax Relief
- Active Military & Veterans
- Blind
- Totally Disabled
- Elderly & Disabled Homeowner Brochure
- Elderly & Disabled Homeowner Program - Next application period is February 1, 2025 - May 15, 2025. Please call our office during that time period to set up an appointment.
- PA-490 Guide
- Tax Exempt Organization Claim Form - Quadrenial - DUE BY 11/01/2024
- Ambulance - Type Motor Vehicle Exemption Application - DUE BY 11/01/2024
- Elderly & Disabled Homeowner Program - Next application period is February 1, 2025 - May 15, 2025. Please call our office during that time period to set up an appointment.
- M-55 Distressed Municipalities Annual Renewal Certificate - DUE BY 11/01/2024
Board of Assessment Appeal (BAA)
Board of Assessment Appeal website - https://windsorlocksct.org/board-of-assessment-appeals/
March Board of Assessment Appeals Meetings
According to Connecticut State Statute §12-111, for an appeal to be considered, and in order to be heard by
the Board of Assessment Appeals, at its March meeting, you MUST file a written appeal no later than February 20th to the Assessor’s Office. Unless the Assessor’s office is on extension for the Grand List which pushes the appeals deadline back to March 20th and all meetings will be held in April. March meetings are for Real Estate, Motor Vehicles, and Personal Property. All applicants and owners (or appointed agent) will be notified of the date and time of the hearing. If you are submitting an appraisal or other similar evidence, you must submit a copy along with your application. Once you have made application to the BAA, you will be notified where and when to appear for your hearing.
September Board of Assessment Appeals Meetings
The BAA will advertise the date of its September meeting in a local newspaper and on the Town’s web
site. The September meeting is for Motor Vehicles only. Taxpayers should appear with their vehicle and/or any evidence or documentation to support their claim. Applications are recommended for scheduling in September but are not mandated.
Board of Assessment Appeal Application
BAA DATES FOR 2023 GRAND LIST (OCTOBER 1, 2023 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 -
Motor vehicle appeals only
First come first serve basis. Please bring the vehicle and/or any documentation or forms of proof you may have.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 -
Motor vehicle appeals only
First come first serve basis. Please being the vehicle and/or any documentation or forms of proof you may have.
Please email application and supporting documents to [email protected]
Information, Education, Accreditation & Membership
The following information is a guide to state laws affecting property assessment and taxation:
- Waiver of Taxes or Interest Taxes
- Correcting Clerical Mistakes and Obtaining Refunds
- Real Estate
- Personal Property
- Motor Vehicles
- Property Tax Exemptions, Abatements, and Credits
MILL RATE HISTORY | |||
FISCAL YR | GRAND LIST | MILL RATE | NOTES |
2007-2008 | 2006 | 22.65 | |
2008-2009 | 2007 | 22.88 | |
2009-2010 | 2008 | 21.65 | RE-VALUATION YEAR |
2010-2011 | 2009 | 23.15 | |
2011-2012 | 2010 | 23.4 | |
2012-2013 | 2011 | 24.27 | |
2013-2014 | 2012 | 24.54 | |
2014-2015 | 2013 | 26.23 | RE-VALUATION YEAR |
2015-2016 | 2014 | 26.79 | |
2016-2017 | 2015 | 26.66 | |
2017-2018 | 2016 | 26.66 | |
2018-2019 | 2017 | 26.66 | |
2019-2020 | 2018 | 25.83 | RE-VALUATION YEAR |
2020-2021 | 2019 | 25.83 | |
2021-2022 | 2020 | 25.83 | |
2022-2023 | 2021 | 25.83 | |
2023-2024 | 2022 | 26.33 | |
2024-2025 | 2023 | 28.14 | |
2025-2026 | 2024 | TBD | RE-VALUATION YEAR |
2026-2027 | 2025 | TBD | |
--------------- | ---------------- | ------------ | |
AVG HOME VALUE | ASSESSED 70% | TAX | |
$186,770 | $130,740 | $3,377 | |
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AVG CAR VALUE | ASSESSED 70% | TAX | |
$25,000 | $17,500 | $452 |