Thetford, VT
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Thetford Board of Listers
3910 Route 113
PO Box 126
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-2922 x5
listers@thetfordvt.gov
Office Hours: Wednesdays 8:30 to 4:00
Board Members:
- Sean Boyce, Lister (term expires 2027)
- Sue Howard, Lister (term expires 2029)
- Barbara Harrington, Lister (term expires 2028)
Reappraisal Home Stretch
Change of Appraisal Notices and Current Use Value Notifications were put in the mail on July 1. After receiving and reviewing your values the Listers are available to answer your questions in the office July 7-10 and by phone and email through July 14.
Grieving your new values with the Listers:
State Statute:
32 V. S. A. s 4111(g): A person who feels aggrieved by the action of the listers and desires to be heard by them, shall, on or before the day of the grievance meeting, file with them his and her objections in writing and may appear at such grievance meeting in person or by his or her agents or attorneys. No grievance shall be allowed for a change solely to reflect a new use value set by the current use advisory board or the adjustment of that value by the common level of appraisal. Upon the hearing of such grievance, the parties thereto may submit such documentary or sworn evidence as shall be pertinent thereto.
Interpretation of State Statue:
If you believe your property's assessment is higher or lower than its fair market value, or that it is not assessed fairly compared to similar properties, you have the right to file a grievance with the Listers.
To file a grievance, you must:
- Submit your written objection to the Listers on or before the date of the grievance hearing.
- You may attend the hearing yourself or have someone represent you, such as an attorney or another authorized person.
- At the hearing, you may present information that supports your opinion of value, including documents, photographs, comparable property sales, appraisals, or other relevant evidence. You may also provide sworn testimony.
At the hearing, the Listers will explain how your new values were developed and listen to your grievance. They may determine that a site visit is necessary in order to make a decision and they will work with you to schedule the visit. Decision letters will be mailed a week after the final grievance hearing takes place.
Current Use properties: You cannot file a grievance solely because the state's Current Use Program changed your use value or because that value was adjusted by the Common Level of Appraisal (CLA).
Grievance Hearing Schedule:
Hearings will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room on July 15-16, 20-23 from 10-6. You may also attend via Zoom or phone. Use the link below to schedule a time.
Hearings are open to the public and will be recorded. Summaries and audio recordings will posted on the Lister website after decisions are mailed.
You may submit a written grievance to the Listers and have them make a decision without a hearing. All decision letters will be mailed at the same time.
Click Here to Schedule a Grievance Hearing
Grand List
Each year the Listers establish a Grand List specifying the value of taxable property as of April 1st of that year. The Preliminary (Abstract) Grand List is filed with the Town Clerk on or before June 4th at the earliest, with extensions granted by the state under certain circumstances. Grievance hearings start within 14 days of the filing date and the Final Grand List is lodged with the Town Clerk by July 25th at the earliest.
Equalization Study Results: The results from the 2025 State Equalization Study for Thetford resulted in a Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) of 63.6%, and a Coefficient of Dispersion (COD) of 25.07%
For additional information please go to the State of Vermont page on Understanding Property Taxes.
Use Value Appraisal Program (Current Use)
Owners of agricultural and forest land may be eligible to have land taxed at the lower “use value” rate by enrolling in the Current Use Program. At least 25 acres are required for enrollment, but there are some special eligibility criteria for smaller active agricultural parcels. Farm buildings can also be enrolled in the program. For additional information and to file an application electronically, please go to the State of Vermont application for current use.
Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Adjustment Claim (Form HS-122)
By Vermont law, property owners whose homes meet the definition of a Vermont homestead must file a Homestead Declaration annually by the April filing deadline., 32 V.S.A.5410.§ Many people file their Homestead Declarations at the same time they file their Vermont Income Tax returns. However, if you apply for an extension or even if you are not required to file a Vermont Income Tax return, the Homestead Declaration must still be filed by the April deadline. Penalties apply after the April filing deadline. For additional information and to file electronically, please go to the State of Vermont Homestead Declaration page.
Veterans Exemption
Veterans who own their home and declare a Vermont homestead may be eligible for a property tax exemption. For additional information and requirements, please go to: State of Vermont page for information for Veterans
As a Board, we must abide by changing state statutes and fixed and constrained timetables. We are here to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have. Our office hours are Wednesday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Telephone: 802-785-2922 x5
Email listers@thetfordvt.gov
Meetings
Forms and Information
- Property cards have been updated on the town GIS map
- 2026 Reappraisal Values - by Owner
- 2026 Reappraisal Values - by Location
- Property Tax Assessment – Are You Appealing? (VT State document)
- Reappraisal FAQ
- Reappraisal Timeline
- 2026 Listers Handbook (VT State document)
- Vermont Department of Taxes
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