In accordance with Connecticut General Statute §12–62, the Town of Stratford is commencing a town-wide revaluation project. The appraisal firm of Vision Government Solutions (VGSI) has been hired to conduct this project.
The purpose of the revaluation is to update market values for all real property as of October 1, 2025. Upon completion, the revaluation will have balanced the tax burden among all Stratford real property owners. Any possible tax impact this revaluation may have will not be known until the mill rate is set in Spring of 2026.
Currently, forms have been mailed out to property owners via VGSI. The form contains all current property details. The appraisal firm is asking owners to review the data and make any necessary changes before returning it to them. The form has all necessary contact information for VGSI, but please reach out to the Office of the Tax Assessor (203-385-4025), should you have any questions.
In addition to the mailed forms, personnel from VGSI will be visiting properties that have recently sold. Properties will be visited during the day, and exterior measurements will be verified. Data Collectors will also ask to conduct a brief interior inspection. If no one is home, a letter will be sent requesting that an appointment be made so an interior inspection may be carried out, and the property details can be verified.
These field inspections are set to begin in early 2025 and continue through September 2025. All field personnel will be wearing an identification badge, and their vehicles will be registered with the Stratford Police Department and the Tax Assessors Office.