The tax rate is determined by dividing the Grand Levy by the Grand List.Įach tax bill totaling $100 or less is due in a single installment on July 1, with a 30-day grace period. A tax rate (mill rate) of 19 mills is equivalent to $19 of taxes per $1,000 of assessed value.
The property tax rate is expressed in mills or thousandths of a dollar. The Grand List is a listing of all taxable properties located within the town on October 1, of the grand list year. The balance required is received from fees, state and federal assistance and miscellaneous revenue. How is the tax (mill) rate established ? The Grand Levy is the amount of revenue in the Annual Town Budget, which must be raised by the property tax. Most residential taxpayers are not subject to Personal Property tax. Personal Property: This is a very general category made up of machinery, equipment, furniture, and fixtures, either owned or leased by business and industry. Motor Vehicles: Registered or unregistered motorized or non-motorized vehicles (such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers) are considered Motor Vehicles for tax purposes. Real Estate: Any land or buildings you own fall under the category of Real Estate. Three types of property are assessed and subject to taxes: Real Estate, Motor Vehicles, and Personal Property.
How do I remove a motor vehicle from the tax rolls? What if I am delinquent on my real estate taxes? Who do I pay if I move within Connecticut? What if I dispose of a vehicle after Oct. What about paying my sewer use/assessment bill? Generally, questions related to assessed value, additions or deletions, benefit programs for the elderly or disabled and adjustments of assessed value should be directed to the Tax Assessor's Office (20). Remember that paying your taxes online is available to all taxpayers 24/7 Questions related to tax balances due, amounts paid and interest charged should be directed to the Tax Collector's Department. While we have attempted to anticipate most of your questions, more information can be obtained by contacting the Tax Collector's Department (20).
If a property has a well usage bills are based on the residential average for sewer use in lieu of water usage readings. All users of the sanitary sewer system, including all residential, commercial, government and nonprofit organizations are charged at the same rate.This information is provided to answer questions you may have regarding your tax obligations or the manner in which they are collected. The charge is based on the "winter usage" to avoid charging for heavier summer uses such as watering your lawn and garden, washing your car, or filling your pool, which do not impact the treatment system. The water company provides the Water Pollution Control Authority with actual water usage for all properties in Stamford. Bills are sent out twice a year in April and October, and based on water usage for the six month period of November through April. The sewer usage bill pays for all operating and maintenance cost associated with the wastewater treatment facility and the collection system. Under the user charge system, everyone who discharges wastewater to the sanitary sewer system pays their share of treating that wastewater regardless of their tax status.
Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority.Historic Preservation Advisory Commission.
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