TOWN OF WOODSTOCK REVALUATION
Frequently Asked Questions
You can also contact Richard Kryzak, Woodstock Town Assessor if you have any further questions @ 860.928.1388 x 326 or by email.
Q: What is a revaluation?
A: A revaluation, or reassessment, means that Tyler CLT, along with the Assessor, will determine the current fair market of every property in the Town. When the revaluation is complete, your new assessment will be equal to 70% of the market value of your property.
Q: Why is the Town reassessing all properties?
A: The State of CT mandates all towns and cities to revalue all properties every 5 years and because property values change over time, inequities may have emerged. A revaluation addresses the inequities so that each property owners pays only his or her fair share of the tax burden.
Q. Does this mean the Town is going to collect more taxes as a result of the revaluation?
A: No. A revaluation neither increases nor decreases tax revenue, it merely redistributes the total tax burden more fairly.
Q: How will the value of my property be determined?
A: Based upon the data collected at your property, along with an analysis of recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood, Tyler CLT will utilize a computer assisted mass appraisal process to estimate your home's current market value. Values will be reviewed by both a Tyler CLT appraiser and the Assessor.
Q: What will a data collector do when he/she comes to my door?
- They will ask you questions about the property, such as year built, number of rooms, etc.
- Ask permission to view the interior of the property.
- Measure the outside dimensions of the residence and any other structures.
- They will NOT be collecting any information on personal property, such as artwork, furniture or appliances.
- They will NOT be able to answer questions about the current value or assessment.
Q: How long will the inspection take?
A: Inspections typically take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. You are encouraged to accompany the data collector during the inspection as they verify the data currently listed for your property.
Q: Do I have to cooperate with Tyler CLT?
A: It is in every taxpayer's best interest to ensure the new assessments are based on accurate data. The best way to achieve this is to allow the data collector to inspect your property.
Q: Will every property be inspected?
A: Yes. Every property will be visited at least once, including commercial and exempt properties.
Q: What if I'm not home when the data collector visits
A: The data collector will verify the exterior measurements of all buildings on the property only and estimate the interior elements based on the best information available.
A second visit will be made on a different day and if an inspection has still not been completed, a letter requesting an inspection will be sent. Once all the inspections are complete, data mailers will be mailed for all properties. The data mailer will display the data currently on record for your property.
February to June 2011
- Data collection of all residential and commercial properties
June 2011
- Data mailers mailed to all property owners
April to October 2011
- Analysis of recent sales
- Build valuation models in CAMA system
- Preliminary values produced and reviewed by company appraisers and the Assessor
November 2011
- Property owners notified of new assessments
- Informal taxpayer reviews with Tyler CLT appraisers
December 2011
- Assessor reviews CLT recommendations
- Final value notices mailed to property owners
Meet the Data Collectors:
Jerilyn Coderre Snyder will be driving a Green 2006 Range Rover - CT LIC 789YEE
Mickayla Curtis will be driving a Black 1999 GMC Jimmy - CT LIC 973XGC
Joe Sylvester will be driving a White 2005 Dodge Dakota - CT LIC 59CX43
David Boast will be driving a Gray 1999 Lincoln Continental - CT LIC 273-WWH
Melissa Baer will be driving a 2003 Silver Subaru Baja - CT 216UCU
