Town buildings will open at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday 1/27 due to the ongoing winter storm cleanup. This includes Town Hall, Community Center and Library. The Transfer Station will operate at normal hours.
The Parking Ban is lifted effective 12:00 p.m./noon on Monday, January 26th
Town buildings, including Town Hall, Community Center, Library and Transfer Station, will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26th due to the winter storm. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, unless otherwise notified.
The Transfer Station will be OPEN on Tuesday January 27th.
Winter Storm Update and Parking Ban
Please be advised due to the forecasted winter storm, the towns Emergency Operations Center/Storm line will be monitored and can be reached at 860-343-6735. Please remember, if you have an emergency to dial 911.
PARKING BAN: a parking ban on town streets and highways will be in effect starting at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24th. Violators of this ban will be subject to a fine and the cost of towing, per town ordinance. We will advise when parking ban is lifted.
As the storm progresses, updates will be provided including any potential town building closures. As a reminder, to stay informed about local emergencies and community updates please register for Everbridge. You can also sign up for the towns newsletterthat includes notifications and alerts.
Informal hearings with eQuality Valuation Services, LLC have closed. The results of those hearings will be mailed no later than February 1, 2026. Next steps will be included for those dissatisfied with their results.
Appeals For those who missed the informal hearings, you may appeal through the municipality's Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). A written appeal and an appearance at a formal hearing are required by law. Instructions and dates for filing are listed on the appeal form found to the right under "Resources".
BAA members will only consider appeals of assessments based on facts that affect value, not when a taxpayer feels that their taxes are too high. Appraisals may be presented with the appeals as justification for a change in value. Appeals may also be taken directly to the Superior Court.
Revaluation Property Cards
Please review the information on your property record card. You can also review sales in your area that were used for analysis using the sales search. When searching sales, be sure to search using the correct design type for your property and the sale dates from 10/1/2024 - 10/1/2025.
A revaluation does not raise revenue. It redistributes the tax burden based on the current value of the property. The State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 12-62 of the General Statutes requires that all municipalities update assessments every five years. The last revaluation was completed in October of 2020. Since that time, changes in economic conditions have created inequities. The new mill rate will not be established until the budgetary process has been completed in Spring-Summer 2026. It is not possible to estimate your new tax bill at this time.
SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REMINDER: Per Town Ordinance, property owners or occupants are responsible for removing snow from the sidewalks abutting their property. Residents have 24 hours after the end of the snowstorm to clear sidewalks . Thank you for helping to keep your neighbors and students safe!
In accordance with the requirements of the CT DEEP General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, residents of the Town of Durham are hereby informed that a draft pdf of the 2025 MS4 Stormwater Annual Report, which summarizes municipal stormwater compliance activities conducted within the Town of Durham during calendar year 2025, will be posted on the town website on or before February 15, 2026 for a forty-five day public review and comment period prior to the draft being finalized and submitted electronically to the CT DEEP on or before April 01, 2026. Residents are hereby encouraged to review the report and submit written comments between February 15, 2026 and March 31, 2026. All comments should be addressed to Wade Thomas, Town MS4 Consultant at wthomas@nlja.com.
🎄✨ Durham Holiday Lights Contest Results Are In! ✨🎄
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Durham Holiday Lights Contest whether you decorated, toured the homes, or cast a vote. We received 334 People’s Choice votes, and the creativity across town was incredible!
🌟 People’s Choice Winner with 17.7% of the Votes
🏆 The Woodford Family – 59 Howd Road
Congratulations on earning the most community votes!
🎉 2025 Category Winners
🎈 Best Inflatables
🥇 55 Guire Rd
🥈 126 Parmelee Hill Rd
🥉 39 Howd Rd
✨ Simple & Spirited
🥇 22 Pent Rd
🥈 29 Maiden Lane
🥉 11 Wagon Wheel Rd
🎬 Clark Griswold – Over the Top
🥇 59 Howd Rd
🥈 60 Old Farms Rd
🥉 93 Ernest Dr
🎨 Most Creative
🥇 29 Maiden Lane
🥈 29 Oak Terrace
🥉 55 Guire Rd
🚜 Best Farm Theme
🥇 456 Maiden Lane
🥈 110 David Rd
🥉 2 Cherry Lane
🏪 Best Business
🥇 2 Cherry Lane
🥈 422 Main St
🎄 Thank you to all the families and businesses who shared your holiday spirit with our community and to everyone who came out (or voted from home!) to enjoy the lights. Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and Happy Holiday season!
📬 The Committee will be reaching out to winners after Christmas and coordinating times to deliver certificates and prizes earned! 🎄🎉
Notice is hereby given that a copy of the Annual Financial Report and State Single Audit for the Town of Durham for the year ended June 30, 2025, is available for public inspection at the Durham Town Clerk’s office, 30 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT. Dated in Durham, CT this 22nd day of December 2025 Nicole Charest, CCTC Durham Town Clerk
Please note the Town Clerk's Office 2025 Holiday Hours:
Monday, December 22 - 8:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday, December 23 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday, December 24 - 8:30am -12:30pm Thursday, December 25 - TOWN HALL CLOSED Friday, December 26 - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE CLOSED Monday, December 29 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday, December 30 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday, December 31 -8:30am - 12:30pm Thursday, January 1 - TOWN HALL CLOSED Friday, January 2 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
The Kick-Off Event for our year-long project to gather information on RiverCOG Town Centers on November 14, 2025 gathered input from Town CEO's, Staff and Economic Development Committees. RiverCOG's goal is to understand how each town center/business district is perceived and contributes to the region as a whole. A recap of the workshop can be viewed here: Workshop Recap
The next step it to gather input from the general public through a Regional Survey. Anyone who lives in, visits and works in the RiverCOG Region is asked to respond to the survey and provide their opinions. Take the Survey.
Please share the survey with residents, workers and visitors in your town by distributing the survey information and link through your town commissions, library, town hall, schools, businesses, community centers, senior centers, senior housing and employees. Prepared posts are available through these links for Instagram, Facebook, Newsletters and Businesses. Each has a QR code to the survey.
🎄✨ Durham Recreation 2025 Holiday Home Lights Tour ✨🎄
Our Holiday Home Lights Tour is officially live ! 🎉
If you’re not able to take the tour in person sit back, enjoy the video showcasing all the beautifully decorated homes, and then cast your vote for People’s Choice!
Please make time to answer thisimportant survey to help us develop a 5-year strategic plan that represents the goals and needs of the RSD 13 school community.
All Town Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. This includes, Town Hall, Community Center, Durham Public Library and the Transfer Station.
The Durham Public Library will also be CLOSED on Saturday, November 29th.
The Transfer Station will re-open on Saturday, November 29th.
The Durham Resident State Trooper’s Office will host our Annual Stuff a Cruiser event on Saturday, December 6th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., on the town green. Tree Lighting Event to immediately follow.
Please bring new and unwrapped toys and gift cards! All donations will be distributed to families in need through Durham Social Services and DMYFS. Contact Morgan Perry or Carolyn Havrda for any questions, 860-894-7837
Gifts can also be dropped off at the Community Center main lobby prior to December 6th
Road construction on the culvert will begin on Bear Rock Road in the area of Naples Farm (see map below) during the anticipated dates of November 10, 2025 to December 19, 2025. During this time, this section of the road will be closed to all traffic except for emergency vehicles.
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact the Public Works Department at 860-349-1816.
All are invited to attend a Veterans Day observance ceremony on the Durham Town Green on Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held rain or shine.
As a reminder, the Town Hall, Community Center, and Public Works Department will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11th. The Durham Public Library will be open normal hours.
• If you have a balance from previous months, you will still be able to use it after November. Carryover benefits already on EBT cards remain accessible.
• No new benefits will be added to cards until the shutdown ends. This means that starting November 1, households will not receive their regular monthly SNAP allocation.
• DSS is still accepting and processing SNAP applications. If someone is approved for benefits for October, those benefits will appear on their card when the federal government reopens.
Donations of nonperishable, unopened and unexpired food items, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies are accepted to the Durham Community Center Monday-Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM or by appointment. In particular we need low-sodium, protein based soups, dinner side packets, peanut butter, baked beans, canned chicken, coffee, canned tomatoes (sauce, crushed, diced), black beans, mac and cheese, rice, pasta, hygiene products (shampoo, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste), and cleaning products (multi-purpose cleaners, disinfectant sprays, laundry detergent). We also accept gift card donations (Aldi, Walmart, Stop and Shop, Visa). Check donations can be made out to Durham Neighbors in Need. For questions contact the Durham Human Services Office: 860-349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org. Durham Thanksgiving Drive information can be found here: https://www.townofdurhamct.org/articles/help-feed-people-in-need-this-thanksgiving. For Middlefield donation questions, contact the Middlefield Senior and Social Services Office: 860-349-7121 or sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org.
Early Voting will take place on the 2nd floor of Town Hal: Oct 20th, 2025 to Nov 2nd 2025 10am-6pm Oct 28th + 30th 8am-8pm ID is required
Curbside Voting
Navigate to your polling place’s designated curbside voting area.
Notify the poll worker stationed by the curb or call the number posted to request someone to bring you your ballot.
The Registrars of Voters (or their assistants) from opposing parties will facilitate the process.
Show proper identification, mark your ballot, then place it in a privacy sleeve for your Registrars to deliver to the tabulator.
You do not need to provide any proof of your incapacity.
Where is it Available?
All polling places and early voting
locations. You can help your town prepare by telling your Registrar in advance that you may want to use curbside voting.
How is my Vote Kept Private?
While voting, your Registrars must remain in a location that prevents them from seeing your choices. After voting, place your ballot in the provided privacy sleeve for your Registrars to deliver for counting. No candidates or electioneering allowed in the curbside voting area.
The Durham Human Services office has moved to the Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7AM - 3PM; Friday: 7AM-12PM. Appointments suggested as this position works from the Community Center, Town Hall, and within the community and flexes time based on needs.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts this month, running from October 15-December 7. Here are a couple of tips from the SHIP Director at the CT Bureau of Aging:
►Read all Medicare and plan notices in general but especially this time of year. (Look for the Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)!).
►If you are happy with your plan, you do not need to take further action BUT be aware of any changes that your current plan might be making to services/care and medications as these could affect you.
►If considering a Medicare Advantage plan, consider the impact of a network to your care: Are your preferred providers in the network of the plan you are choosing?
►Any changes made during Open Enrollment will go into effect January 1 of the following year.
►Don’t wait until the end of Open Enrollment (December 7) to review and decide.
If you’d like to make an appointment to go over your options you can contact Morgan: 860-349-3153 or the Senior Resources CHOICES program: (860) 887-3561 x132.
Energy Assistance Season is here. Appointments can be made with the Human Services Office or folks can apply online: https://portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/applyonline?language=en_US
Documents you will need include: Income documents for everyone 18 or older in the household (4 consecutive pay stubs from within the last 2 months (or 2 if paid biweekly)), social security award letter, pension letters or 1099s, any other income); SNAP award letter (if applicable); Current electric bill ; Oil vendor information; For renters, landlord name, address, and phone number (the lease is only required if heat is included in the rent); and current rent or mortgage payment information.
Holiday Programs: Information will be coming soon!
Town Hall and the Community Center will close at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday 9/25 and will be closed all day Friday 9/26. **Please note, individual office hours may vary this week. Please call the department to confirm. Contact information can be located on the town website by --> Clicking Here <--
The Town Clerk's Office will be CLOSED Thursday 9/25
The Assessor's Office will be remote after 10:00 a.m., on Thursday 9/25
The Tax Office will be closed at 12:30 p.m., on Thursday 9/25
A Remembrance of 9/11 will be held at the Town Green, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00pm (rain for shine) to honor the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
For more information please contact Town Hall, 860-349-3625.
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF DURHAM Notice is hereby given that at a duly warned Special Town Meeting held on Monday, August 18th, 2025, amendments to the Durham Code of Ordinances were adopted as follows:
1. Building Permit Fees
Per the Town of Durham Charter, Chapter 3, Section 3.5.2 said ordinance shall be effective September 17, 2025 but not before a notice of the ordinance has been published. Copies of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk’s Office, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT at no charge to any person making a request. A copy is also available on the Town of Durham website at townofdurhamct.org Dated in Durham, CT this 19th day of August 2025. Nicole Charest Durham Town Clerk
The Chester Fair is the first traditional country fair in New England to offer a Zero Waste Program, and they are in need of help monitoring Zero Waste Sorting Stations and guiding fairgoers on how to dispose of items properly. The Fair is from Friday night, August 22nd, to Sunday night, August 24th.
For questions, please contact Kim Price at: kpricechester@gmail.com Below is the link to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities at the event.
Durham and Middlefield Senior and Social Services Presents:
Prepared & Empowered: A Life Planning 5-Part Series for Older Adults and Their Families
Feeling overwhelmed by life's growing to-do list? You're not alone. If you're ready to stop putting off the "someday" tasks that keep you up at night, want to be that organized person who has all of their ducks in a row, refuse to stick your family with a chaotic mess when you're gone, or you're stretched thin caring for both your kids and your parents—this series is your solution.
The Prepared & Empowered Series gives you real solutions for the stuff that's been weighing on your mind: ✓ Drowning in clutter but paralyzed about where to begin ✓ Critical documents and passwords buried somewhere you'll "never forget" ✓ Clicking nervously online, wondering if you're about to get scammed ✓ Putting off those awkward but necessary conversations about death and money ✓ Breaking into a cold sweat at the thought of packing up and moving
Led by nationally recognized life organizer and bestselling author Lynn McPhelimy. She has already helped thousands of people go from scattered and stressed to organized and in control.
What to Expect Each 60 minute presentation includes practical strategies and actionable steps you can use immediately, open Q&A time, tailored take-home materials and fun. Even some surprises!
Upcoming Presentations:
September 11:Too Much Stuff? Let's Fix That! Declutter, Downsize & Take Control Now! Learn to confidently decide what to keep, sell, donate, or toss—without second-guessing yourself.
October 9: Organize Your Life – Not Just Your Stuff! Be ready for anything: Essential planning for life's unexpected challenges Organize key information so others can easily step in during emergencies.
November 13: Stay Safe Online How to Click with Confidence and Avoid Scams Protect yourself from digital fraud with safer, more confident online habits.
December 11: Your Day, Your Way! Plan Your Funeral with Confidence Take control of your legacy and leave clarity—not guesswork—for your loved ones.
January 8: Ready, Set, Move! A Stress-free Plan for Downsizing & Moving Make your next move manageable, meaningful, and even joyful.
Mark Your Calendar & Register Today! When: 2nd Thursday [September-January] Time: 6:00pm Location: Durham Community Center • 144 Pickett Lane Registration: Call: Morgan @ 860-349-3153 • E-Mail: mperry@townofdurhamct.org
Proudly sponsored by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Educational Foundation.
JOIN OUR DURHAM & MIDDLEFIELD RESIDENT TROOPERS for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT which culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Reopening of Route 68 Bridge over Saw Mill Brook in Durham
7/31/2025
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the planned re-opening of the Route 68 Bridge over Saw Mill Brook starting on August 5, 2025. The road opening signifies a substantial milestone on the project associated with a bridge replacement carrying Route 68 over the Sawmill Brook. The alternating one-way traffic will be reopened back to one lane in each direction.
CTDOT Project No. 0037-0103 was awarded to New England Road, Inc. at a cost of $1,861,208.00 on August 22, 2024. The project is being administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 Rocky Hill.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Route 68 one-way alternating traffic will cease and be fully opened providing one lane in each direction to the travelling public on August 5, 2025. Up to this date, motorists can still expect temporary one-way alternating traffic on Route 68 until the remaining construction and utility work activities are completed. These lane closures may occur Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.
PUBLIC NOTICE USACE CONNECTICUT RIVER HYDRILLA RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECT PUBLIC MEETING Interested parties and stakeholders are hereby notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, in partnership with the Lower Connecticut (CT) River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG), the CT Agricultural Experiment Station Office of Aquatic Invasive Species (CAES-OAIS), and Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (MA DCR), is conducting a research and demonstration project to better understand and control the invasive aquatic plant northern hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata) currently spreading throughout the lower Connecticut River and its tributaries. A public stakeholder meeting will be held to notify interested parties and stakeholders about the USACE demonstration project, to give more details about the research that is being conducted, and to address questions or concerns members of the public may have about the project. One of the goals of the demonstration project is to assist the local communities in their planning and control efforts to reduce current populations of hydrilla, and to contain further spread outside of its current known locations.
LAND RECORDS (Sec.7-34a): ONLY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MAY BE RECORDED UPDATED RECORDING FEES HB7087 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
Recording documents: $70.00 first page, $5.00 each subsequent page or portion thereof. (Public Act 13-247)
Recording Nominee (MERS) Assignment/Release (Grantor only): $160 flat fee with no additional page fee for Assignments and Releases of Mortgage where the nominee is the Grantor
Recording Nominee (MERS) Other Documents - Mortgage, Subordination, etc., (Nominee is Grantee): $160 for first page and $5 for each additional page for all documents except nominee as Grantor of Assignments and Releases
All Town Offices including the Community Center and the Durham Public Library will be closedon Friday, July 4th. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Construction for the Pickett Lane sidewalks will begin the week of June 16th through August 1st. There will be no access to Pickett Lane from Main Street. Traffic will have to enter from Maiden Lane during this time. Please plan accordingly.
RAIN OR SHINE-IF IT RAINS WE ARE INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER!
ENTRANCE IS VIA THE FRONT DOORS, TAKE A LEFT AND PROCEED TO THE CAFETERIA!
CHECK OUT OUR VENDOR LIST BELOW…….A GOOD SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM.
ALSO, RICK WILBER, WILL PROVIDE MUSIC. RICK OPENED FOR US LAST YEAR.
AGAIN, SATURDAY 9AM-12PM AT THE DURHAM COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 144 PICKETT LANE (next to the High School). RAIN OR SHINE……IF IT RAINS, BRING THE SMILES!
The eligible voters of the Town of Durham are hereby warned that a SPECIAL TOWN MEETING will be held in the Gymnasium at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane, on Wednesday June 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following item:
To elect one member to the Regional School District #13 Board of Education, said term to expire December 1, 2025
Brendan Rea, First Selectman Robert Chadd, Selectman Thomas Hennick, Selectman
Dated in Durham, Connecticut, this 4th day of June 2025
Just an update as to where we are with this year’s 2025 Summer Market. As always, growing a Market with a new schedule is never easy, since most Vendors have committed to specific days with other Markets. However that does not mean the well has run dry and affords new Vendors the opportunity to hop on board. With that said, I have attached our new schedule with dates, hours and locations.
We will have Vendors that will bring fruit, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, breads, honey, crafts and more. Some are returning Vendors and others totally new!!!
I am excited and continue to recruit Vendors., I have visited in person a bunch of Farms and will continue to do so to provide the best selections to offer our Local Customers and those that travel to Durham to experience a small town Market.
So ALL come out and Support the Vendors that are here bringing you their labors of food and crafts.
I will be providing weekly updates on Vendor attendees for you following and shopping!
As required by state law, the Town of Durham is revaluing all properties in town. Durham's most recent revaluation was completed for the 2020 Grand List.
eQuality Valuation Services, LLC (hereinafter “eQuality”) of Waterbury, Connecticut, has been contracted by the Town of Durham to assist the Assessor in conducting the October 1st, 2025, revaluation. Under the Assessor's supervision, employees of eQuality will collect and analyze information about all properties. An important part of the valuation process involves measuring the outside and listing the interior of each improved parcel.
A Data Collector will visit your property. A list of Data Collectors is to the right of this Notice under "Resources", "Related Documents". Each Data Collector will carry photo identification and the original letter of introduction. Their cars will be registered with the State Police and Durham Resident Troopers. After making a complete inspection, property owners may be asked to sign a form. The signature is only a verification of inspection and does not commit the homeowner in any way. The inspection will take between 10 to 15 minutes.
The free Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham is made possible with grants from the Hartford Audubon Society and Connecticut Ornithological Society with a partnership with Durham Public Library.
The Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham begins on Saturday July 12, 2025 with a morning bird/nature walk at Frederick White Farm, then presentations, workshops and socializing at the Durham Community Center. Light lunch will be available. Ending with an afternoon walk to count the Bobolinks.
Youth activities are planned for Sunday July 13 at Allyn Brook Park pavilion
from 1 - 4 PM for students grade 5 and up.
Below are links to register. Register for one or all sessions. 🐧
Session 1: Saturday, July 12 7:55 AM - 9:15 AM Count the Bobolinks and More About Habitats - A guided bird walk at Frederick White Farm. Free. https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558215
Session 2: Saturday, July 12 at 9 AM - 3:30 PM Keynote Presentations, Exhibits, free prizes at the Durham Community Center and an afternoon bird walk around 2:15PM. Free. https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558448
Session 4: Sunday, July 13 at 1:00 - 4:00 PM Young Adults Connect with Birds, Bugs and Nature For students 5th grade and up Free Must Register to Attend Registration. https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558546
Memorial Day Parade The 2025 Durham Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 26th. The parade will step off at 9:15 a.m., at the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Main Street and then continue down Main Street to the Town Green.
Parade participants should assemble at the corner between 8:15 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. The parade will take place rain or shine.
Immediately following the parade there will be a ceremony at the Town Green to honor our nations servicemen and servicewomen who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom
This week marks the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week! To celebrate, we're holding a raffle! Enter by taking a short quiz using the linkhere. It's a great way to learn more about the important work we do. Be sure to participate and spread the word. Raffle winners will be announced at the end of day on Friday. Good Luck!
Discover the best of our community’s bounty at the Local Durham Grown Page. Sign up your farm, farmstand, or farm store to let the community know what you have to offer. Go to Durham Grown today!
The Assessor’s Office is mailing income and expense statements to owners of apartments, commercial and industrial real estate in April in preparation for the 2025 Grand List revaluation. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 12-63c, these forms are mailed annually by April 15th and are due back to the Assessor’s Office by June 1st.
The Assessor will use the information received to develop valuation methodology assessments in the next revaluation. The income information requested is essentially rent, although miscellaneous income, such as laundry income in an apartment complex, may also be relevant. Business income, such as sales of manufactured goods or retail income, is not requested and is generally not relevant to the valuation of the real estate.
Expense information requested includes utilities costs, insurance premiums, snow plowing, garbage collection, and legal and advertising expenses – all expenses necessary to support the rent for the real estate. Expense information requested does not include business expenses, such as retail employee salaries or inventory purchases – expenses that are not generally relevant to the valuation of the real estate.
CGS Sec.12-63c requires owners of rental real estate to submit this information or incur a 10% assessment penalty. Although owners of commercial property whose space is primarily owner-occupied may not be subject to the assessment penalty, to avoid future requests, the assessor’s office asks that such owners simply return the form with the “owner-occupied” box checked. Information received is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act and will be treated confidentially.
The Assessor may grant a 30-day extension to owners who may have difficulty meeting the June 1st deadline. An extension request must be submitted in writing prior to May 1st.
Notice is hereby given that a copy of the Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants for the Durham-Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board (DMIAAB) for year ending June 30, 2024 is available for public inspection at the Durham Town Clerk’s office, 30 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT
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