With commercial or industrial property the Income Analysis is also used. On residential property the Cost Analysis and the Market Approach are the two most common forms of valuation used. The Assessing Office uses three forms of analysis in the valuation of property. The property is then physically inspected possibly during construction and when the construction is complete. The Assessor examines the plans or other information relating to the proposed change. The permit identifies the property by name and through a tax identification or grid number and it describes the change that will take place. Initially the Assessor is informed of a change in property value by observation and through a building (or demolition) permit issued from the Building Inspector's Office. Frequently Asked Questions on the What a Data Collector IS and DOES, can be found by clicking this link The tax levy is used to support the local School Districts, County, Town and Special Districts within a municipality. The Assessor establishes a base value from which taxes are levied.

This is accomplished by annually updating and valuing the physical components (inventory) of real estate located in a municipality and listing all property values on the assessment roll. The Assessor maintains the municipality's assessment roll. (Click HERE for addititional information)

For Tax Payment Information, please refer to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes

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