General Information

 

The grand list is the compilation of all assessments. It includes real estate, motor vehicles and personal property. Ownership and values are based on the assessment date of October 1^st. The grand list also includes exemptions and abatements allowed according to Connecticut General Statutes.

 

The mill rate for the grand list of 2008 is 20.00 for the town and 1.1 for the fire district. All parcels in Sterling are included in the Fire District.

 

To calculate your taxes please use the following formula:

 

(Property Assessment at 70%) X (mill rate) = property tax.

Example: $100,000 X mill rate =  $_______

 

 

Last Revaluation effective 10/01/2007

 

Field cards, Assessor’s Maps, and Grand List information are available in the Assessor’s Office. Property records may be accessed using the link on the assessor's main page. 

 

 

*Please be advised that if not appearing in person to request information & present payment, you must submit a detailed  written request and include a check or money order made payable to the Town of Sterling for prepayment.

 

Field cards

 

2 sided field cards=$1.00ea

8 1/2”X11” tax assessment maps  =$1.00ea
2’X3’ Aerial tax map or survey map=$5.00ea

 

 

Land records are maintained in the Town Clerk’s Office please be sure your requests for information are directed to the appropriate town office, and that you know what each office requires to fulfill your requests.