RIDGEFIELD

CONNECTICUT

Tax Assessor

The Assessor's Office is responsible for preparing reports for the State of Connecticut. The sales assessment ratio study for the State of Connecticut is continually conducted through the Assessor's Office and is one of several factors that determines the amount of State aid that the Town receives for school assistance.
 
The Assessor's Office actively looks for out-of-state license plates on motor vehicles located in the Town of Ridgefield for the personal property tax list.
 
The Assessor's Office also annually audits several business accounts to determine if the personal property rendition is filed correctly. In doing so, a review of a company's general ledger, fixed asset list and 4562 depreciation schedule as filed with the Internal Revenue Service is performed. Businesses are contacted to provide a list of all their assets located in the Town of Ridgefield. Field inspections are made to various real estate properties, where the Assessor then performs a reappraisal of all new construction and additions. Property transfers are processed by reading deeds, property descriptions, and confirming property lines. The Assessor's Office also manages the proration of new construction permits. 

Contact us if you have questions regarding Tax Exemptions or Assessment related matters. 


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State Elderly Homeowners’ & Totally Disabled Program


It’s that time of year again to apply or re-apply for the State Elderly Homeowners’ & Totally Disabled Program.

In order to be considered for this program, you must submit your application by May 15, 2026.
This is a biennial application that is due to our office every other year. If you filed an application in 2024, it is time to file again.

We will be mailing letters and applications to those who are due to file this year. To qualify, your 2025 income (including Social Security) should be less than $46,300 (single) or $56,500 (married).

If you have any questions regarding this program, contact the Assessor’s Office:
(203) 431-2706
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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Town Elderly Tax Relief Program

The Ridgefield Assessor’s office will be accepting applications from qualified homeowners for the “Town Program for Tax Relief” from January 1, 2026 through April 1,2026. In order to qualify:

  1. You must be 65 years of age or older by December 31, 2025.
  2. You must have resided at and paid real estate taxes on your residence for one year prior to your application.
  3. The property must be your legal domicile and occupied 183 days of the year.
  4. You must not be receiving any other exemptions on any properties in any other state or town within CT.

Homeowners currently receiving this benefit need not reapply.
For applications and more information, you can reach the Assessor’s office at 203-431-2706.



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