Middlebury Town Hall

Middlebury Lower Taxes Alliance

Middlebury’s Tax Future is at Risk

Without new commercial development, homeowners will pay the price.

The Problem

  • Residential property values are up 40–50% since 2020 Revaluation.
  • Commercial property values are falling, with many worth less than five years ago.
  • After the 2025 revaluation, in the years ahead, close to 95% of Middlebury’s tax base could come from homeowners. That means the tax burden shifts directly onto you.

The Costs Keep Rising

  • Town expenses grow 5% every year, mostly school costs.
  • A new or refurbished school will cost $80 to $100 million, of which Middlebury must cover about 30%.
  • With no remaining surpluses or savings, taxes will climb at least 5% annually, and likely more after 2025.

Why Commercial Development Matters

  • Residential properties cost towns more than they pay in taxes. (CT Farm Bureau Chart)View PDF
  • Commercial properties generate a net surplus, helping keep taxes lower for everyone.
  • Two recently blocked warehouse projects alone would have added:
    • $2 million in one-time fees (4× all permits collected last year).View PDF
    • $2.2 million annually in new tax revenue, more than half of what all commercial properties now pay.View PDF
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