West Hartford’s 2025 Grand List Rises, Added Tax Revenue Expected

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Town of West Hartford’s 2025 Grand List increased by $81.6 million, or 1.1 percent compared with the prior year, according to figures by the town’s assessment department.

The net assessed value of all taxable property totaled $7.37 billion before actions by the West Hartford Board of Assessment Appeals.

The list reflects property ownership and valuation changes effective Oct. 1, 2025, and was finalized Jan. 31, 2026, in accordance with state law.

In terms of how much additional tax revenue the grand list hike means, using the current 44.78 mill rate as a guide, it means $3,654,048 in added revenue.

Real property accounted for the largest portion of the increase, rising $45.6 million, or 0.7 percent.

Commercial properties under development continued to drive growth, with several projects cited in last year’s report nearing completion and adding value to the tax base.

Additional gains came from completed commercial renovations and expansions.

Residential renovations also contributed to the higher grand list.

Town officials reported increased assessed values tied to homeowner projects such as additions, finished basements and attics, and other substantial improvements.

The motor vehicle grand list rose $26.2 million, or 4.4 percent, reflecting 482 additional registered vehicles and higher assessed values for newly registered vehicles compared with those removed from the list.

The increase came despite a statewide change in how vehicles are valued.

Connecticut adopted a manufacturer’s suggested retail price-based methodology beginning with the 2024 grand list.

Vehicles appearing on both the 2024 and 2025 lists saw assessed values decline under the state’s depreciation schedule, but overall growth remained consistent with West Hartford’s 10-year average, according to the town.

The supplemental motor vehicle list, which includes vehicles registered between Oct. 2 and Sept. 30, increased by $727,566, or 0.8 percent, to $91.2 million.

The town attributed the increase to a larger number of registered vehicles and to the supplemental registration period being extended by two months.

Personal property values increased by $9.7 million, or 3.9 percent, bringing the total to $259.3 million.

West Hartford reported a business census of 2,761, reflecting openings, closures, and relocations, as well as businesses without a physical location in town that maintain leased or loaned equipment locally.

New investments in furniture, fixtures, and equipment exceeded annual depreciation, contributing to the increase.

“West Hartford’s 2025 Grand List reflects steady, sustainable growth across our community,” West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor said in a statement.

“Ongoing commercial development, continued investment in our business properties, and significant residential renovation activity all demonstrate confidence in West Hartford’s future.”

According to the town, West Hartford's top 10 taxpayers and their assessments are:

• Connecticut Light & Power, various locations, utility, $66,105,420.

• Blue Back Capital Partners LLC, various locations, Blue Back Square shopping center, $51,277,170

• FW CT – Corbin’s Corner Shopping Center, 1459 New Britain Ave., shopping center, $46,119,003.

• West Farms Mall LLC, 1502 New Britain Ave., regional mall, $44,100,000.

• Bishops Corner SC LLC, Albany Avenue and North Main Street, shopping center, $42,897,890.

• Town Center West Associates LLC, 29 S. Main St., office building, $29,513,910.

• Steele Road LLC, 243 Steele Road, apartments, $28,583,040.

•ALNIC LLC, Raymond Road/Farmington Avenue, Whole Foods supermarket, $23,128,910.

• West Hartford Partners LLC, 950 Trout Brook Drive, apartments, $22,998,830

• ER West Hartford LLC, 1248 Farmington Ave., apartments, $21,134,370.

For the complete West Hartford Grand List report, click on this link.