NEWTOWN, CT — Newtown homeowners are expected to receive updated property assessment notices this month as the town completes its 2026 property revaluation.
According to the town's revaluation contract, assessment notices are scheduled to be mailed by Nov. 16. Informal hearings for property owners who wish to challenge their new valuations are scheduled to begin by Nov. 30.
The town hired Vision Government Solutions to conduct the revaluation, which will establish updated property values for the Oct. 1, 2026 Grand List.
Newtown last completed a revaluation in 2022. Its next revaluation was moved to 2026 under Connecticut's updated statewide revaluation schedule.
Will Property Taxes Increase?
Not necessarily.
Revaluation updates property assessments to reflect market conditions and distribute the property tax burden more equitably.
An increase in a home's assessed value does not necessarily mean its property tax bill will increase by the same percentage. Individual tax bills depend on the property's assessment relative to others in town and the tax rate ultimately adopted.
As part of the process, Vision Government Solutions mailed property information forms to residential property owners and asked residents to review, correct and return them.
Inspectors also began visiting properties earlier this year to review building characteristics and other information used to determine values.
How To Challenge An Assessment
Homeowners who disagree with their new assessment can request an informal hearing with Vision Government Solutions.
According to the town's revaluation FAQ, these hearings typically last 10 to 15 minutes. Property owners are encouraged to bring supporting documentation, including comparable home sales, photographs or corrections to their property records.
The town's contract calls for informal hearings to begin no later than Nov. 30 and conclude by Dec. 21, although the assessor may authorize an extension.
Results of informal hearings are scheduled to be mailed by Dec. 30.
Residents can find additional information through the Newtown Tax Assessor's Office and the town's 2026 revaluation documents.
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