FUNCTION: To value all real and personal property located in the City of Bridgeport on a fair and
Equitable basis according to Connecticut General Statutes in order to ensure that each
Property owner realizes an appropriate contribution of the total property tax burden.
To provide the legislative body of the City of Bridgeport with an aggregate value of all
Assessable property in order that the legislative body may establish basis for taxes.
SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Value real estate, personal property and motor vehicles;
Discover unreported or under-reported assets, including motor vehicles;
Assist in the Administration of elderly assessment relief programs;
Administer assessment relief programs for the social security disabled;
Apply veterans’ exemptions;
Administer exemptions for active duty service personnel;
Administer commercial/business exemptions and deferral programs as requiredby state statute or local ordinance;
Prepare required state reports;
Monitor access to assessment data; protect confidential data;
Assist the Board of Assessment Appeals with technical information related to
assessments.
People Served:
City of Bridgeport residents.
Mission & Objectives: The primary duty of the Assessment Department is to prepare the annual list of taxable and exempt property known as the Grand List. The principal components of the Grand List are Real Property and Personal Property.The Real Property category includes houses, garages, barns, sheds, commercial buildings, etc.The Personal Property category includes motor vehicles, commercial furniture, computers, manufacturing machinery, etc.The primary objectives of the Assessor are to ensure that property is valued at market value according to state law and that each property owner assumes their appropriate share of the assessment burden.
