Town of

Portland

Connecticut
portlandct.org
33 East Main Street, 06480
Phone: (860) 342-6700
First Selectman: Michael Pelton

Sustainable CT Designation: Silver Certified

Demographics

Population9,478
Median Household Income (2022)$98,750
Per Capita Income (2022)$49,835
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate75.46%
Median Home Value (2023)$305,800
Median Rent (2023)$1,115
Total Households (2025)3,632

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$952,925,062
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$1,348,751,258
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$48,429.24
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)35.30
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$27,356,891.78
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$1,782,761.70
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$3,413,593.90
Total Tax Levy$32,553,247.38
Tiered PILOT$27,549.66
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$215,660.97
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$2,902
Town Aid Road$319,069.00
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$97510.46
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$90,840
Education Cost Sharing$4,979,837
Adult Education$14,904
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$73,465
Total State Grants$5,821,654.24
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List5.50%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of Portland

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Centrally located in the state nestled along the CT River, Portland is a village community centered on families, friendships and traditions. Neighbors chat at local shops. Town meetings invite participation where opinion and vote really count. We have schools that are nationally acclaimed. Active churches. Responsive public works. Full-time police services. A modern library where you still get to know staff on a personal basis. A variety of parks to enjoy including a splashpad; activities for all ages; Town-wide Tag Sale; Memorial Day Parade; Agricultural Fair; autumn 5K walk/run; three golf courses; marinas; Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park located in our National Historic Landmark. The Arrigoni Bridge has been honored with a stamp.

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Council of Government (COG)Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG)
Area (sq. miles)24.9 mi²
Public Roads-Town64.11

Representation

US Congressional District1
State Senate Districts33
State House32
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