In compliance with Connecticut State Law (C.G.S. 12-62) for the 2025 Revaluation process in the Town of Stratford, property owners should be receiving their Notices of Assessment Change in the mail this week. The notices demonstrate a property’s previous assessed value based on the October 1, 2019 Revaluation, and what the new proposed assessment will be for the October 1, 2025 Revaluation. The updated assessment reflects 70% of each property’s fair market value.
Residential property values are likely to increase based on current housing market trends in the State. While this may cause initial concern, it is important to understand that assessments are only one part of the equation. The Town’s budget and mill rate for the upcoming fiscal year will not be set until Spring 2026, meaning there is more coordination and decision-making before any impact on individual tax bills is determined.
“A state-mandated revaluation can understandably raise questions, but I want to reassure property owners that this is a routine process designed to ensure fairness in how property values are assessed. We encourage anyone with concerns to take advantage of the informal hearings and speak directly with Vision Government Solutions,” said Mayor Laura Hoydick.
Important Notice to Property Owners: Residents are strongly advised NOT to apply the current mill rate to their new assessments. Doing so will produce an inaccurate estimate of future taxes. The new mill rate will be determined by the Town Council following the adoption of the FY 2026–2027 budget in Spring 2026.
To assist residents with questions or concerns, Vision Government Solutions will conduct informal valuation hearings over the coming month at the Baldwin Center.
Residents who receive their new proposed assessment and have evidence demonstrating that the market value for their property differs from the proposed assessment can schedule an informal hearing with the revaluation company, Vision Government Solutions, by visiting www.vgsi.com/schedules or calling 1-888-844-4300.
Instructions to register are included in the mailed notice. Residents who wish to do so should book their appointment within seven days of receipt of their notice.
Hearings will be scheduled in November and December at The Baldwin Center. Appointments are available Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, except November 26th - November 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
You may also appeal your assessment to the Board of Assessment Appeals after the informal hearing process with Vision Government Solutions has been completed. Written appeals to the BAA must be filed between February 1, 2026 - February 20, 2026.
For questions or assistance:
Call Stratford Tax Assessor Office: 203-385-4025
Visit the Assessor’s webpage: https://www.stratfordct.gov/page/tax-assessor