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NOTICE TO TOLLAND RESIDENTS
The Tolland Assessor’s Office is currently receiving applications from individuals who are entitled to the following exemptions:
Any person who has been declared legally blind is entitled to a $3,000 exemption. Proof must be filed with the Assessor. Handicapped individuals who drive specially equipped motor vehicles must apply annually to have their vehicle exempted from property taxes. The filing deadline is January 31, 2012.
Totally disabled persons who are receiving permanent total disability under the Federal Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance Program are entitled to an exemption of $1,000 of property assessment on property that they own. The filing deadline is December 1, 2011.
All persons filing for land assessment reductions under Public Act 490, Farm, Forest and Open Space for the first time must submit an application to the Assessor between September 1 and October 31, 2011. A State Forester must certify Forest Land prior to October 1, 2011. Open Space must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to filing with the Assessor. Owners of land already under Public Act 490 that has not changed in use or acreage do not have to file annual applications with the Assessor.
Personal Property forms will be mailed out in late September to those known individuals having taxable personal property. Taxable personal property consists of all unregistered motor vehicles, campers, horses/ponies and construction equipment.
All Businesses located in Tolland are required to file an annual Personal Property Declaration. Any Business having personal property to declare and which has not received forms by October 1st should contact the Assessor’s Office and the forms will be mailed. All Personal Property forms must be returned to the Assessor’s Office during October, or a 25% penalty will be applied according to State law. All Personal Property not declared and discovered by the Assessor will be valued by the Assessor. All appeal rights will be waived. If you closed your business during the past year, you must notify the Assessor in written form to have your account removed from the Grand List. Questions may be directed to the Assessor’s Office at 871-3650.
FILING DEADLINE FOR TOLLAND MILITARY VETERANS
The Tolland Assessor’s office will be preparing the 2011 Grand List during the coming months. Tolland residents are advised that Veterans claiming a property exemption, who have not filed their honorable discharge form DD-214, must bring their original or a certified copy to the Town Clerk’s office prior to September 30, 2011.
The Veteran must be a US citizen for 10 years and have served 90 days of the conflict or the full duration of any conflict lasting less than ninety days. Eligibility for this exemption will be determined by the Assessor after review of the information provided.
Disabled Veterans and Veterans with incomes under $39,500 for married and $32,300 for single may be eligible for additional benefits. Filing deadline is October 1, 2011.
Veterans on active duty service, personnel to certain members of the reserve components of the armed forces, including the National Guard, who perform duty under Title 32 of the United States code, may be eligible for a Veteran’s exemption. Title 32 covers Homeland Security missions, airport security duty service in time of National disasters and patrol of the United States borders. Individuals applying must meet eligibility requirements under CGS-12-81
Active duty military personnel may have one motor vehicle exempted from taxes. The Assessor’s office has a form which must be completed and signed by the serviceman and returned to the Assessor’s office along with a copy of their Military I.D. to qualify for this benefit.
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LEGAL NOTICE
A Personal Property Report must be filled out and sworn to, according to law, between October1, 2011 and November 1, 2011 by certain individuals and all businesses operating in Tolland, CT as of October 1, 2010. Those failing to submit reports will be charged a 25% penalty against their personal property assessment. This will result in an estimated value by the Assessor. Estimated values cannot be appealed to the Board of Assessment Appeals.
Personal Property consists of unregistered campers and truck campers, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, unregistered cars, unregistered personal watercrafts, farm equipment, horses, commercial equipment, furniture and fixtures used in the operation of a business, construction equipment, farming and mechanics tools, leased equipment, cables, conduits and pipes of gas, electric and water companies.
All real property and vehicles registered with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles are declared by the Assessor. Vehicles that are garaged in town for more than 60 days that bear out of state registrations are considered unregistered and must be declared to the Assessor.
Personal Property forms are mailed out to all persons or businesses that declared personal property last year. All new owners of personal property must request a personal property form from the assessor’s office. If previously owned personal property has been disposed of during the current assessment year, please return the form stating the disposition of same.
All property owners who have changed their address in the past year should notify the Assessor’s office. Regular office hours are Monday through Wednesday 8:00AM-4:30PM and Thursdays 8:00AM-7:30PM. All Town Hall offices are closed on Fridays.
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
TOWN OF TOLLAND
Pursuant to Public Act 95-283, the Tolland Board of Assessment Appeals will meet for the purpose of hearing appeals on the October 1, 2011 Grand List and the October 1, 2010 Supplemental Motor Vehicle Grand List. The Board will meet on the following dates:
Thursday March 1, 2012 6:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday March 3, 2012 9:00AM-Noon
Tuesday March 6, 2012 6:00PM-8:00PM
All meetings will be held at theTollandTown Hall, Level 6, 21 Tolland Green,Tolland,CT. Call the Assessor’s office at (860)871-3650 for an application for a hearing. Written applications must be submitted by the February 20, 2012 deadline. Applicants will be notified of the date and time of their appointment. Please bring any documentation to support your appeal to the scheduled appointment. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
Board of Assessment Appeals
Town ofTolland
Erik Quimby
Carol L. Metcalf-Gordon
Laura Gregory Roberts
Please click here to access the Assessor’s Revaluation page
for more details.
