The town assessor has the sole responsibility of preparing an annual Grand List, the record of all taxable and tax-exempt property consisting of real estate, personal property, and motor vehicles as of October 1. Tax bills levied in the following year are based on the October 1 grand list.

Assessor records are updated annually as changes occur to real estate as a result of building permit inspections, new construction and/or discovery. Tax maps are updated to reflect lot splits or combining of parcels. Personal property refers to any property used or associated with a business operating in Vernon. Motor vehicles are also a part of the annual Grand List and are assessed based on manufacturer's suggested retail price.

All Connecticut towns are mandated to perform real estate revaluations every five years to reflect market conditions and redistribute equitable value between property classes. The next scheduled revaluation is October 1, 2026.

The assessor’s responsibility also includes administering various exemptions and tax relief programs to benefit: Active military service members, veterans, elderly, totally disabled persons, blind, charitable organizations, owners of land classified as farm, forest and open space and manufacturers. All programs are designed to provide some form of tax relief through assessment reductions or tax credits, in accordance with Connecticut law and local ordinances to those most in need or on fixed incomes.

You may qualify for assistance if you are elderly, disabled or handicapped and/or are a veteran. You can find more details on this site. If you need additional information, please feel free to call us at 860-870-3625.

Phone numbers
860-870-3625
fax 860-870-3586

Email The Assessor's office

Office address
8 Park Place
Vernon, CT 06066

Office hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: Closed