Motor Vehicle Information
The Connecticut State Legislature passed Bill# HB-5506 with a Mill Rate cap of 32.46 mills initially on the 2021 Motor Vehicle Grand List. The Town of South Windsor Town Council adopted the 32.46 Mill Rate Cap on Motor Vehicles on May 9, 2022.
Motor Vehicle Valuation Information
| # of Years | Motor Vehicle Model Year | Depreciation % |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2024 - 2026 | 90% |
| Year 2 | 2023 | 85% |
| Year 3 | 2022 | 80% |
| Year 4 | 2021 | 75% |
| Year 5 | 2020 | 70% |
| Year 6 | 2019 | 65% |
| Year 7 | 2018 | 60% |
| Year 8 | 2017 | 55% |
| Year 9 | 2016 | 50% |
| Year 10 | 2015 | 45% |
| Year 11 | 2014 | 40% |
| Year 12 | 2013 | 35% |
| Year 13 | 2012 | 30% |
| Year 14 | 2011 | 25% |
| Year 15 | 2010 and earlier | 20% |
Additionally, any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or residential utility trailer, provided such property is exclusively for personal use and not for business use, is exempt for taxation starting with the 2024 Grand List and forward.
While still required to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, these types of vehicles will be treated as personal possessions and no longer subject to local property taxation.
**PLEASE NOTE: The Department of Motor Vehicles does not notify the Assessor's Office of any change of status on the subject registration(s). If the registration (PLATE) on this vehicle was transferred to another vehicle the current bill is not adjustable, and the payment is due in full. Receipt in January of a "Supplemental bill" will note and apply all credits and adjustments due between the "old" vehicle and the "new" vehicle. If the subject registration (PLATE) was not transferred, and the vehicle was either: sold, totaled, repossessed, or registered in another state, then our auditors shall require sufficient proof.
You can access the DMV website by clicking here.
Acceptable proof shall consist of the following
- Copy of the Bill of Sale
- Out of State Registration - Showing the date the vehicle was registered outside the State of Connecticut.
- Letter from Charitable Organization - Showing vehicle information and date vehicle was donated.
- Stolen or Totaled - A statement from the insurance company indicating that the vehicle was not recovered.
- Trade in Vehicle (with new plates) - A copy of the purchase agreement identifying the trade in vehicle.
- Junked Vehicle - A receipt from the junkyard acquiring the vehicle
- Letter from the Insurance Company - Stating the vehicle information, the reason for the change, vehicle disposition, and pertinent dates
- The information must be received by our office prior to the following deadlines:
If you wish to submit proof of disposition, please click here to access our webform.