Revaluation Notices To Be Mailed To Property Owners In Westport

Press release from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT — First Selectman Kevin Christie made the following statement today regarding forthcoming Revaluation Notices:

The Town of Westport will soon complete its state-mandated property revaluation. Connecticut law requires all municipalities to conduct a revaluation every five years, and Westport’s last one was completed in October 2020 in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Property owners will receive their updated assessment notices by mail on or about December 8. These notices reflect assessed values as of October 1, 2025, based on field reviews and sales analysis completed by the Assessor’s Office and Vision Government Solutions (“Vision”). Please note that assessed value is 70% of fair market value.

Residential values have risen sharply since the October 2020 revaluation. Estimates indicate an average increase of about 61% for residential properties and about 17% for commercial properties. Individual assessments will vary. These trends are consistent with market conditions observed throughout Fairfield County and in neighboring towns that are completing revaluations this year.

A higher assessment does not mean your taxes will rise by the same amount

A change in your assessment is only one part of how your property taxes are calculated. When the overall Grand List increases, the mill rate typically decreases, all else being equal. Any change to your tax bill will depend on how your new assessment compares to others in town and on the Town’s approved budget in spring 2026.

What happens next

• New valuation notices will be mailed on December 5.
• Updated property data and values will be available online once notices are sent.
• Property owners who believe information about their property is incorrect or who would like to discuss their valuation can request an appointment with Vision later in December.
• Appeal applications to the Board of Assessment Appeals will be available after the Grand List is signed and must be filed by February 20, 2026.

Where to get information or assistance

Property owners can learn more about the Westport 2025 Revaluation including answers to frequently asked questions at: https://www.vgsi.com/westport-connecticut-revaluation/

For questions or to speak with a member of the Assessor’s Office, please contact (203) 341-1070.

This press release was produced by the Town of Westport. The views expressed here are the author’s own.