Board of Assessment Appeals

The Town of Columbia Land Use Department has been made aware of a nationwide scam targeting land use applicants.
Scammers are requesting large wire transfer payments for application fees.

🔒 We will NEVER request payment via wire transfer.

 

💳 All payments must be made in person or through our official online permitting portal.

If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond — report it to our staff immediately.

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS

The Board of Assessment Appeals conducts regular meetings twice annually. In March, the Board hears the appeals of taxpayers who feel that they have been aggrieved for motor vehicles, personal property and real estate appeals. In September, the Board hears appeals for motor vehicles only.  Appeals must be in writing on the appeal form.  Application forms may be downloaded below or picked up at the Assessor’s Office. 

The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on September 09, 2026, to hear appeals for motor vehicles only. The meeting will be held via a hybrid platform.

Applications must be received by Tuesday, September 01, 2026, in order for an appeal to be heard. Failure to file a written appeal by this date is considered a waiver of your right of appeal in that year.

Notice for September 09, 2026 Hearing

Appeals to the Board of Assessment Appeals on the Grand List of October 1, 2025 and Supplemental 10/01/2024 in the Town of Columbia must be filed in writing no later than September 01, 2026. Applications must be completed in their entirety. The meeting will be conducted by appointment via Hybrid platform.  Appointment confirmation and instructions will be mailed to applicants who have filed their applications in a timely manner. 

Please note: As of October 1, 2024, under Public Act 22-118 - Connecticut towns use a new statutory method for assessing personal (non-commercial) motor vehicles, replacing the previous NADA/JD Power clean retail value approach.

The BAA consists of three members who are elected at each biennial Town election for a term of four years. Additional members can be elected in a revaluation year. The above are in accordance with Connecticut General Statute 9-199(c).

The Board of Assessment Appeals consist of the following members: