Appeal Applications
Board of Assessment Appeals Motor Vehicle Form - These applications are for MOTOR VEHICLE ONLY (vehicles billed June/July 2026)
- Motor Vehicles are assessed based on MSRP without factors such as high mileage, salvage vehicles, and rebuild titles.
- The only grounds for appeal for a taxpayer is if the Assessor did not base the assessment from the vehicle's MSRP.
- Vehicle owners may appeal the MSRP determination to the Board of Assessment Appeals at their next successive meeting.
Effective with the October 1, 2024 Grand List, Assessors statewide will utilize the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of your vehicle, and apply a statutory depreciation schedule to calculate the depreciated value of your vehicle. The South Windsor Town Council adopted a modified depreciation schedule as of March 17, 2025 (HB 7067), see chart below.
The depreciated value will then be multiplied by the statewide assessment ratio of 70%, producing the assessed value of your vehicle for taxation.
The assessed value of your vehicle will automatically decrease according to the depreciation schedule. Your vehicle will be assessed at no less than 500 for taxation purposes at any time.
See the set 2024 Grand List depreciation schedule below:
| # 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% |
Board of Assessment Appeals Form- These applications are for 2025 Real Estate, 2025 Personal Property, and 2024 Supplemental vehicle assessments only (vehicles billed in December 2025/ January 2026). *Please note the applications must be returned on or before February 20, 2026 to the Assessor's Office. If you are hand-delivering the application, it must be in office by 1:00pm end of day, Friday, February 20, 2026. Meetings held in March 2026.