Revaluation Appeals Remain Available After Jan. 9 Deadline
Homeowners who missed Fairfield’s informal hearing deadline still have an opportunity to challenge property assessments through a formal appeal process.
Why it matters:
Property assessments influence tax bills, and the remaining appeal window is limited.
Fairfield completed its state-mandated property revaluation in December 2025, and the deadline to request an informal hearing expired on Jan. 9, 2026. Informal hearings allowed homeowners to review assessment data and correct factual errors before the grand list was finalized.
Residents who did not take part in the informal process may still appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals, which is expected to hear formal appeals later in the winter once the assessor certifies the grand list.
According to town information, formal appeals require homeowners to submit documentation supporting their claim that an assessment is inaccurate. The board reviews appeals independently of the revaluation company.
Town officials have stated that assessments alone do not determine tax bills. Final taxes depend on the mill rate adopted during the budget process, which follows review by the Board of Finance and approval by the Representative Town Meeting.
Budget discussions are expected to begin in March 2026, with mill rates set later in the spring. The interaction between the new grand list and the adopted budget will determine individual tax bills.
Homeowners considering an appeal should monitor town announcements for appeal dates and filing requirements.
Disclosure:
This story is based on reporting from Fairfield Patch and publicly available town records.
