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.