CT Real Estate Glossary

Definitions of Connecticut real estate terms from 8-30g to mill rates.

Grand List

The total assessed value of all taxable property in a Connecticut municipality. Assessors publish the grand list annually; it drives how mill rates are set to meet budget needs.

Example: A growing grand list can allow a town to lower its mill rate while maintaining revenue.

Disclaimer: These tools provide estimates for informational purposes only. They are not legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Confirm all figures with your town assessor, attorney, lender, or tax professional before making decisions. Rate data is synced from Connecticut Open Data (last sync May 30, 2026).