Planning and Development Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-5167
Title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING A DELAY IN PROPERTY REVALUATIONS.
Vote Date: 3/18/2022
Vote Action: Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date: 2/25/2022
File No.:
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Planning and Development Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
To allow communities and municipalities to delay the revaluation of property by one year.
Substitute language:
- This narrows the list of municipalities permitted to defer their revaluation by one year.
For the assessment year beginning October 1, 2022, Orange, Wilton, and Hartford
may defer their revaluations until the assessment year beginning October 1, 2023. For
the assessment year beginning October 1, 2023, Barkhamsted, Norfolk, Norwalk,
Suffield, Willington, and Windsor Locks may defer their revaluations until the
assessment year beginning October 1, 2024.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None expressed.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Betsy Gara, Executive Director, Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST): Due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, municipalities are concerned that revaluations will be "based
on inflated housing values," which would mean "significant increases in assessments,
frustrating residents and increasing assessment appeals." COST is in support because the
bill would "provide municipalities with the discretion to delay revaluation if circumstances
warrant."
Donna Hamzy Carroccia, Advocacy Manager, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
(CCM): Because of the "variability" in today's housing market, as well as "today's tough
budget climate" due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, municipalities should "have a
choice" as to how revaluation will affect the community and its residents. Specifically,
community leaders require both "options for quick relief" and "the necessary discretion to
make decisions that work best for their communities.
Caroline Simmons, Mayor, Stamford: Due to the rising cost of food, gas, and "basic family
necessities," as well as inflation and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, "it would be unfair for
Connecticut residents to face higher taxes due to the increase value of their properties."
Therefore, Mayor Simmons "urge[s] this committee to approve" H.B. 5167 in order to "allow
cities and towns to delay their property tax revaluations until next year."
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None expressed.
Reported by: Austin Hyatt Date: March 21, 2022
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