CT HB05510

Repeals and replaces Section 7-250 of Connecticut General Statutes effective October 1, 2020, regarding sewer assessment procedures and appeals.

Requires water pollution control authorities to hold a public hearing with at least ten days' notice before making any sewer assessment, with notice published in local newspapers and mailed to affected property owners.

Establishes a 21-day appeal period from the date of assessment filing for property owners to challenge sewer assessments either directly to Superior Court or through a municipal board of assessment appeals if authorized by ordinance.

Permits Superior Court to appoint a state referee to appraise property benefits and requires final court judgment to confirm or alter the assessment, with appellants eligible for reimbursement of overpayments if assessment is reduced.

Allows municipalities to establish an appeal process through their board of assessment appeals with a 21-day filing deadline, with further appeals to Superior Court available within 21 days of the board's decision.