Frequently Asked Questions

A revaluation updates all property assessments to reflect current market values, ensuring everyone pays a fair share of taxes. It does not change the total taxes the town collects — only how they’re distributed.

Connecticut law (Conn. Gen. Stat. §12-62) requires towns to perform a revaluation at least every five years. Trumbull’s last revaluation was completed in 2021.

Economic changes over time can create inequities in property values. Reappraising all properties ensures assessments reflect 2026 market conditions.

Under state law, property assessments represent 70% of fair market value at the time of the revaluation. Unless a property changes physically (e.g., new construction or demolition), its assessment remains the same until the next revaluation.

• Data collection - The town reviews records, property characteristics, and will send data mailers to property owners.
• Inspections - Connecticut law requires a full interior/exterior inspection at least once every ten years. Trumbull's last full inspection was in 2015.
• Market analysis - Recent home sales and neighborhood trends are studied to model property values including those that have not sold.
• Valuation - Models are applied to all properties to determine a fair and accurate market value.

Returning the mailer ensures your assessment is fair and equitable, your property field card is accurate, and helps avoid issues when selling. Returning the mailer may count as a full inspection, reducing the overall cost of the revaluation. Unreturned mailers will require an interior inspection. If we are not able to complete this inspection, then we will have to estimate your value which may result in an inaccurate assessment.

The Town of Trumbull has contracted Vision Government Solutions, whose Appraisal Division works with the Assessor’s Office to ensure accurate assessments.

1. Project setup - Review records, identify data needs, set timeline.
2. Data collection & verification - Send mailers, perform inspections as needed.
3. Market analysis - Study recent sales, neighborhood trends, construction costs.
4. Model development - Use sales comparison, cost, and income approaches for valuation.
5. Valuation - Apply models, check equity and quality control.
6. otification - Value change notices mailed in November 2026.
7. Informal hearings - One-on-one reviews with Vision staff to correct errors.
8. Finalize Grand List - Updated values are finalized and submitted.
9. Appeals - Property owners may file with the Board of Assessment Appeals if needed.

Fair market value is the price a property would likely sell for in an open, competitive market. It assumes both buyer and seller are knowledgeable, willing, and not under pressure.

Simply put: "What would someone reasonably pay for this property today?"

The Assessor (or designee) determines each property’s value using recent sales, property size, condition, and other market data.

No. Changes vary by neighborhood, property type, and market demand. For example, a ranch home may increase more in value than a colonial in the same area. Factors affecting change include:

• Location
• Condition
• Dwelling quality
• Living area and number of bathrooms
• Finished basement or garages

Notices will be mailed in November 2026.

• Effective on the October 1, 2026 Grand List.
• Used to calculate taxes due July 2027, once the new mill rate is set (usually early June 2027).

Not necessarily. Individual assessments may go up or down, but a revaluation does not increase the total taxes the town collects. Assessments are used only to distribute the tax burden fairly based on current market values.

For more information on the 2026 Revaluation, please visit Revaluation Overview - Vision Government Solutions