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For additional information see the Motor Vehicle Brochure. Motor Vehicle Brochure
An application for the Renters Program must be filed between April 1st and October 1st of the calendar year following the October 1st Grand List date for which tax relief is sought. The Assessor’s staff takes applications at several elderly facilities during the first two weeks of the program. Schedules are published in the Bristol Press and the Observer or call the Assessor’s office for these scheduled visits at (860) 584-6240. Applications will be taken in the Assessor’s Office beginning June 1st.
It is important to remember that an informal hearing is not a forum to discuss taxes or town politics nor is it an in-depth class on appraisal practices and theory. It is strictly meant to answer general questions on the proposed property assessments. The hearing officer will takes notes during your meeting to document the information you have discussed. They will later determine if further review of your property assessment is necessary based on these notes. The proposed values are not final until all hearings and any data or value changes resulting from the hearings are completed.
To answer this question it is important to understand that in a revaluation, the value of your property is based on an analysis of the entire real estate market for a specified period of time before the completion of the revaluation project (a one or two year period). This study of recent property sales allows the appraisers to establish valuation parameters (construction rates, land rates, market adjustments, etc). Ideally, when these valuation parameters are applied to the properties that sold, the calculation will result in an appraised value that is very close to the sales price.
The appraisers are required by the State to test that the parameters being used are consistently producing values that closely approximate the sale prices across all types of properties throughout the town. When this is accomplished, the appraisers can then apply these same valuation parameters to all of the "non-sale" properties in the town. In doing so, they are approximating the market value of each property using the information derived from all of the sales. Therefore, no particular sale or group of sales was used to determine the value your property. This is because ALL of the recent sales were included in the analysis that set the parameters used in the revaluation of your town.
Different types of properties within the same neighborhood may also show different value changes. For example, one - story houses may be more in demand than two - story houses or vice versa. Older homes in the same area may be rising in value more slowly than newer homes.
Among the numerous factors to be considered that will cause values to differ are location, condition, size, quality, number of baths, basement finish, garages, and many others.
For property tax exemption eligibility dates of war and other recognized military campaigns and operations, see Veterans Wars and Qualifying Conflicts. Veterans Wars & Qualifying Conflicts
Based on the Five-Year Plan, the city develops an Annual Action Plan that lists the specific projects to be undertaken during the program year. The Annual Action Plan is also available online. There is a lengthy citizen participation process in developing the Five-Year and Annual Plans. All meetings and hearings are open to the public and posted at a variety of locations including the CDBG page of this website. At the close of the public comment period, the City Council must approve the Plans before they are submitted to HUD.
There is more detail on a summary of these priorities.
Business owners within low- to moderate-income areas of the city or owners who will be employing additional people may qualify for Commercial Rehabilitation. Eligible work is mostly limited to building façades. There is an application at BDA for this program as well.
If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can call the Bristol Fair Housing Officer Eileen McNulty, Director of Youth and Community Services departments at (860) 314-4690. The CT Fair Housing Center website is a good source of information. Connecticut Fair Housing Center
The pamphlet explains the objective, procedure, most commonly asked questions, procedures to change an apartment building to a two family residence, and procedure for building permits for fire code updates. This is a must read for existing apartment building owners and future owners. A copy can be obtained by calling (860) 584-7964 ext. 102.
Openings are also typically advertised in a newspaper (such as the Hartford Courant), and listed with the Connecticut Department of Labor as well as other local community organizations. Additional advertising sources may be used depending on the position. Positions are generally open for a specific period of time and have a deadline or closing date for application. Some positions, such as certified lateral transfer Police Officer, may be continuously recruited, which means that applications are accepted at any time. Please refer to the Job Opportunities page for complete and current information. Employment Opportunities
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OnlineYou can register online by going to https://voterregistration.ct.gov
2015 Municipal Election: Mayor, Treasurer, City Council, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals
2016 Presidential Election: President, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senate, State Representative, Registrars of Voters
2017 Municipal Election: Mayor, Treasurer, City Council, Board of Assessment Appeals
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Supplemental motor vehicle tax bills are mailed in late December and are also due in one installment on January 1. These bills can be paid during the entire month of January without any interest penalty and would only be considered late with interest fees added if received or postmarked after February 2.
Our office does accept cash payment. We do have restrictions of what we will accept for payment if your tax bill is delinquent six months or older.
On the second payment in January, again mail us the taxpayer copy along with the second payment due coupon and we will stamp the taxpayer copy for the second time and mail it back to you.Please retain the stamped copy for your records. This may be needed when filing state and government taxes each year.
If booted only cash, money order, bank check, or major credit card will be accepted forms of payment. No personal checks will be accepted in the office to have a boot removed.
The Bristol Town Clerk’s office issues certified copies of death certificates if the death occurred in Bristol or when the individual was a resident of Bristol at the time of the death. For additional information on how to obtain a copy of a death certificate, please access the Town Clerk at (860) 584-6200.
The Bristol Town Clerk’s office issues certified copies of marriage certificates if the marriage occurred in Bristol or when the bride and groom were residents of Bristol at the time of the marriage. For additional information on how to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate, please access the Town Clerk at (860) 584-6200.
There may be additional State of Connecticut business licensing and registration required for a new business. For information on state licensing and requirements contact Smart Start at (800) 392-2122 or by accessing the Connecticut Licensing Information Center.
The person signing the document must provide a minimum of two current forms of identification containing their signature, at least one of which contains their photograph, such as a driver’s license. Social security cards and birth certificates do not qualify as identification.
Please contact the Bristol Town Clerk’s at (860) 584-6200 ext. 0 if you have any questions.
State law does not allow the office to provide legal advice or to assist in preparing documents concerning real estate or land records.
Divorce decrees or court orders are available at the Court Clerk’s Office at the court where you were divorced. Please refer to the State of Connecticut Judicial website (link) on how and where to obtain a copy of your divorce decree or order.
You can apply for a passport through the U.S. Department of State or the Bristol Post Office. You may need a certified copy of your birth certificate to apply for the passport. For more information on the procedures and requirements for obtaining a passport access the U.S. Department of State website.
Youth Services centrally coordinates the comprehensive delivery of services and advocates for youth and their families. The department strives to enhance the networking and support between family, school, peer, and community environments.
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Administrative Services
Positive Youth Development group programs are designed to build skills and competencies of young people, nurture the pursuit of their goals and aspirations, and strengthen family, peer, school, and community connections. The Climbing Team, Peer Education, Dancing Stars, Skills to Pay the Bills, and Lunch Buddies are some of these programs offered annually.
Mental Health Services respond to youth and families who are experiencing emotional distress related to significant losses or trauma. Some of these services include family counseling, young men’s and young women’s issues groups, and Bananas Split Too!
Child welfare programs assist and empower families to meet basic needs and maintain a supportive family environment; these include application assistance and case management, Parent and Community Efforts (PACE), back-to-school supplies, and holiday gift giving coordination.
Programs aim to reduce barriers to accessing services such as financial hardship, lack of access to behavioral health providers, and lack of transportation. All of the program leaders continuously strive for cultural competency. Please see our program listing for seasonal offerings of programs.