REMINDER: Continuation Of Coronavirus Property Tax Relief Programs

From the Town of Simsbury:

January 25, 2021

On April 6, 2020, the Simsbury Board of Selectmen voted to adopt two programs for property tax relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both programs, which were authorized by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7-S, are continued for tax bills due January 1, 2021 pursuant to Executive Order 9-R.

Under Executive Order 7-S, Simsbury is required to provide one or both of the following two COVID-19 property tax relief options: (1) a temporary deferment of tax collections (the “Tax Deferment Program”); and/or, (2) a significantly reduced interest rate on delinquent payments of taxes due and payable (the “Interest Rate Reduction Program”).

Simsbury has elected to offer both tax relief programs to its taxpayers.

The Deferment Program requires a showing of COVID-19 financial impact and the taxpayer must file an application with the Tax Collector no later than January 31, 2021 in order to qualify. The Interest Rate Reduction Program does not require an application to be filed by the taxpayer.

The Tax Deferment Application is now available online at the Tax Collector's web page. The application form and supporting documentation must be received no later than January 31, 2021 by the Simsbury Tax Collector’s Office, Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury Connecticut, 06070. Emailed application forms and supporting documentation will be accepted at simsburytax@simsbury-ct.gov.

Tax Deferment Application Form
Overview of Tax Relief Programs

This press release was produced by the Town of Simsbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.