West Hartford property values are climbing by more than 50% on average, changing the town's finances following a mandatory revaluation.
Notices of new assessments are scheduled to be mailed to property owners on Nov. 11, 2026, We-Ha | West Hartford News reported. The updated grand list shows dramatic growth driven by both completed commercial development and a surging residential real estate market.
Residential property values jumped by an average of 58.6%, according to Town Assessor Joe Dakers. Other property classes also increased, including condominiums by 57%, apartments by 56%, industrial properties by 41%, and commercial properties by 31%.
Connecticut statute requires municipalities to conduct revaluations at least once every five years to ensure assessments reflect current market values and distribute the tax burden equitably. West Hartford completed its previous revaluation on Oct. 1, 2021.
The newly mailed notices will display the assessment value, which represents 70% of the estimated fair market value, alongside the prior market value and assessment figures from 2021. Property owners can review their updated market values and assessments online through the town’s assessment page.
New Assessments Will Determine the June 2027 Tax Bill
Property owners should note that the new assessment, rather than the raw market value, will serve as the basis for the June 2027 tax bill. The Town Council is scheduled to adopt a new mill rate in April 2027.
Officials advise residents not to apply current mill rates to the newly assessed values to estimate future taxes. While the town has not yet formally initiated the Fiscal Year 2028 budget process, officials anticipate that the current mill rate will drop from its present level to account for the dramatic spike in property values.
During the last revaluation cycle five years ago, the Town Council voted to phase in increased property values over a two-year span. Town leaders have not yet publicly discussed implementing a similar phase-in for this cycle.
Property Owners Can Schedule Conferences or File Formal Appeals
Property owners who question their new valuation can schedule an informal conference with the revaluation company and the Assessor’s Office. Conferences will run from Nov. 17, 2026, through Dec. 19, 2026, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
Taxpayers who remain dissatisfied following an informal conference can file a formal appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals no later than Feb. 22, 2027. The board will hear appeals in March 2027.
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