Torrington, CT · Litchfield County
Farm Building Exemption Application
Torrington property owners or trustees use this annual application to request a property tax assessment exemption for eligible farm buildings on each separately owned parcel.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for owner and parcel details, information about each building, and answers about farming use, leases, and farm income or expenses. Applicants must attach the relevant income and expense statement from their most recent federal tax return. The form says to file a separate application for each parcel with the Assessor annually from October 1 through October 31; the Assessor records the approval or denial.
Who needs it
A property owner or trustee seeking an exemption for farm buildings in Torrington must file a separate application for each parcel and provide the requested farm-operation information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner or trustee signing the declaration must swear to its truth before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Farm Building Exemption Application from the City of Torrington.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter owner, parcel, and building information; answer the farming questions and attach the requested tax-return statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner or trustee who will make the declaration.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the declaration during the remote notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the completed application and required attachment with the Torrington Assessor during the form’s October filing period.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Torrington. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I file the Torrington farm building exemption application?
- Complete a separate application for each parcel, attach the requested farm income and expense statement, and file it with the Assessor between October 1 and October 31.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner or trustee must swear to the declaration before a notary public.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. For filing logistics, confirm with the town clerk if unsure; the form directs applicants to the Assessor.
- When is the application due?
- The form states that the application must be filed annually with the Assessor from October 1 through October 31. It also says to file separately for each parcel owned.
Farm Building Exemption Application in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.