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ASSESSMENT

To ensure that all property located in the City is valued in accordance with the Connecticut General Statute and acceptable appraisal practices.

  

 

 

NOTICE

2025 GRAND LIST

 

The 2025 Grand List of all property has been filed January 30, 2026.

2025 Net Grand List: $ 2,205,959,467

 

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

DATE:                 SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

TIME:                  4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

PLACE:              15 MASONIC ST – ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

 PURPOSE:         TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON MOTOR VEHICLE VALUES THAT WERE ON THE OCTOBER 1, 2025 REGULAR AND SUPPLEMENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE LISTS.

 

Appeal applications are available from the Assessors’ Office Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling (860) 447-5217 or may be downloaded from the City of New London WebSite.

 

Appointments for the hearings are preferred.

 

 LEGAL NOTICE

ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

Personal Property:       In accordance with Sections 12-41 through 12-43 of the Connecticut General Statutes, all owners of tangible personal property located within the City of New London on the assessment date of October 1, 2026 shall make a declaration of the same to the Assessor on a prescribed form, no later than November 2, 2026. 

All persons who had personal property on the October 1, 2025 grand list will be mailed the necessary declaration forms by mid-September.  All others may obtain the same at the office of the Assessor, 15 Masonic St, New London, CT. 06320, download from this link , or have them mailed by calling (860) 447-521615 

Failure to File:     In accordance with CGS Section 12-42, the Assessor is required to file a listing for those who fail or file late and shall be subject to a penalty equal to twenty five percent (25%) of the assessment of such property.

The annual declaration of tangible personal property owned by such person on the assessment date shall include, but is not limited to the following property: non-registered vehicles, including vehicles registered in another state; campers owned but not registered; horses + ponies; commercial fishing apparatus; commercial furniture + fixtures; machinery and equipment (including computer equipment); construction machinery, equipment + tools; average supplies  and all other goods not previously mentioned.

 

Notice to Veterans, Active-Duty Servicemen, 100% Totally Disabled and/or Blind persons:

  • Connecticut residents eligible for Veteran exemptions must file proof of wartime service (DD214 – Honorable Discharge) with the City Clerk prior to the assessment date of September 30th in order to receive the exemption.Veterans claiming the disability exemption must submit proof from the Veterans Administration to the Assessor.
  • Additional veteran’s exemptions are also available based on statutory requirements and income limitations. Filing for those is biennial, between February 1 and October 1, 2026.
  • Servicepersons who are on military assignment to Connecticut but maintain a legal residence in another State must make affidavit for exemption of their vehicles.
  • Any CT serviceperson, including activated member of the CT National Guard may make application to exempt one vehicle per year during their service period.
  • 100% Disabled persons who have not yet done so, must file their SSA Award letter with the Assessor.
  • Blind persons who have not yet done so, must file their Certificate of Blindness from the State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind with the Assessor.
  • Those persons who have a vehicle that has been retrofitted to transport a handicapped person may also apply for exemption in the Assessors office.
  • Property owners seeking first-time classification of land under section 12-107c (farm) or 12-107d (forest) must make application to the Assessor on or before October 31st.

Dated at New London, CT. this 15th day of September, 2026

Donna L. Ralston, CCMA II

Assessor

 

To:    All persons claiming exemption under CGS 12-81 (83)

“PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED VETERAN, 100% SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABLITY RATING TAX EXEMPTION”.

 

Section 12-93 of the Connecticut General Statutes was amended in the last Legislative Session by Public Act 25-168, section 235.

Pursuant to this amendment, the Office of Policy and Management was mandated to prescribe an application to be used for assessment years commencing on and after October 1, 2025 and must be filed yearly, not later than January 1, by each person claiming the exemption.

It is Form # D-2 and is available here.

 

  1. Veterans' Exemption: If you are a veteran of a war period, so declared in the Connecticut General Statutes, you may be entitled to an exemption.  You must provide an original or Certified copy of your Honorable Discharge or similar document to the New London City Clerk.  Contact the Assessors' Office to be sure you qualify.  Filing Deadline: September 30th
  2. Additional Veterans' Exemption: If you receive a veterans' exemption, you or your spouse may be eligible for an additional reduction in taxes for the next assessment year.  This program has certain income restrictions.  Filing Period: February 1st through October 1st.
  3. Connecticut Active Duty Military & Active Duty National Guard:  If you have a vehicle you may be entitled to and exemption for that one vehicle from any taxes. Application form required yearly.
  4. Leased Vehicle Exemptions: CT Active Duty Military/National Guard and Veterans may be entitled to a refund of taxes for a leased vehicle.  One of the following forms is required to be filed with the Assessor: Active Duty Military Vehicle form or the Veterans form or the Veterans leased Vehicle Form  -  Filing Deadline: Not later than the thirty first day of the December next following the assessment year in which such tax was paid.
  5. Disabled Veterans: Veterans claiming a disability exemption must submit proof from the Veterans Administration to the Assessor during the assessment period,  stating the percentage of disability, in order to receive the proper amount of exemption.  A subsequent filing is required only if there is a change in the percentage of disability.  Filing Deadline: You may file until the Board of Assessment Appeals completes their duties.
  6. Disable Veterans Age 65 or Older:  If you qualify for a Veterans' disability exemption and you are over 65, the exemption may be increased to the equivalent of a 100% disability rating.  If you qualify, provide proof of age.
  7. Non-Resident Active Duty Military:  A non-resident active duty military person stationed in Connecticut due solely to military orders and maintains that his/her home State is other than Connecticut, may be eligible for an exemption of all personal property listed in the "Service Members Civil Relief Act", including motor vehicles owned by the service member and/or their spouse.  Download the Application Form.
  8. 100% Totally Disabled:  Under certain circumstances, residents who are receiving 100% permanent totally disabled benefits through the Social Security Administration, may be entitled to receive a $1,000 property exemption upon submission of qualifying proof to the Assessor. Download the Application form.  Filing Deadline:  May be filed until the completion of the Assessors' duties - Signing of the Grand List.   **If you qualify for this exemption, you may also qualify for the the Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowners' Tax Relief program.  This program has income restrictions and must be filed for between February 1st and May 15th.
  9. Blind:  If you or your spouse are deemed legally blind, you may be entitled to a $3,000 exemption off your assessment.  A certificate of Blindness from a licensed physician or a Certificate of Blindness from the State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind is required.  Filing Deadline: File until the signing of the Grand List on January 31st
  10. Elderly and/or Totally Disabled Exemption Programs: If you are a resident, own & occupy a residence in the City and you or your spouse is over 65 or considered totally and permanently disabled though the Social Security Administration, you may be eligible for a reduction in your taxes.  This program has certain income restrictions.  Contact the Assessors' office to determine if you may qualify.  Filing Period: February 1st through May 15th.
  11. Handicapped-Equipped Vehicles: The City of New London has adopted, in accordance with CGS, a local ordinance allowing for the assessment exemption on certain private vehicles equipped for transportation of the handicapped.  Download the exemption application form here. Details are available from the Assessor.
  12. Solar Exemptions: The City of New London has adopted a local option exemption under CGS § 12-81(56) that may exempt the active solar energy heating or cooling system added to any residential building after October , 1976, to the extent that it exceeds the assessed valuation of such real property equipped with a conventional heating or cooling system, exclusive of any portion of such system related to solar energy.  This exemption shall only apply to the first fifteen assessment years following construction of addition of any such system.  Download the Exemption form here.
  13. Tax Exempt Organization: In accordance with CGS § 12-81 (7), (10), (11) and (16), an exemption may be filed seeking tax exempt status.  Download the M-3 application here.
  14. Antique Vehicles: Vehicles registered or non-registered, 20 years old or older, that are defined and maintained as antique, rare or special interest motor vehicles, in accordance with CGS § 14-1, as amended by Public Act 08-150, Section 1, shall not be assessed more than $500.  If registered with with historical plates from the CT DMV, the assessed value of $500 is automatic. If not, owner must file Antique Vehicle Affidavit with the Assessor before October 1. 

The City of New London offers many other programs to its' residents.  Contact the Senior Center, Recreation Department or the New London Public School System, as appropriate, for more information.

The Assessor’s Office performs inspections of new and existing properties, especially properties under construction, to determine their value.

 Additionally, every five years, the Assessor’s Office coordinates and oversees the town-wide revaluation of all taxable and tax exempt property to reflect current market trends.  The Office supervises all contracted appraisal work for revaluation and superior court appeals.

The New London Board of Assessment Appeals meets once a year in March to hear appeals on the last Grand Lists' Real and Personal Property values.  The application must be filed by February 20 in order to qualify for a hearing appointment. 

 

Questions pertaining to motor vehicle adjustment to due to sale, junked, registered out-of-state, totaled, etc. should contact the Assessor.

Please note that this information contained herein is subject to change based on new legislation, new construction, fire, demolition, etc.

 

MAILING DEADLINES:

The Assessor's Office is not responsible for postal delivery delays or processing changes that result in a late filing of time-sensitive documents.

Please mail items early enough to arrive before any required deadline, use delivery confirmation services, and/or electronic filing options such as email with delivery receipt.

What the Date Means

First Processing Date: For regular mail processed by machines, the date shows when the regional facility first scanned or sorted the mailpiece.Not the Drop-Off Date: The postmark date is often one to three days after you drop a letter in a blue collection box or local mailbox.
Retail Acceptance: If you hand mail to a clerk at a post office counter, the date usually reflects that day of acceptance.