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would be much slower, far more intrusive ?ind vastly more expensive.
The private company works with the public Board of Assessors who do a basic review, performing random spot checks. A three-pronged appeals process is the final check on accuracy.
By law, the assessment must be completed by December 31st, although the BOS is allowed to grant one extension of up to three months. Currently, Atkins and Didawick anticipate completion in the very near future. When they are done, the private assessment company will send out notices to property owners, informing us of our new assessed value.
Appealing your
assessment
You have three chances to change your assessment if you believe there is a problem. The Board of Assessors- currently chaired by Bob Dennis- is scheduling hearings for property owners who dispute their assessment. They will be held over the next 90 days. Look for the notice in this newspaper, at the public library and at the courthouse.
The Board has the power to change assessments if there is a plain mistake, such as the size of your parcel, or the assessor looked at the wrong house. The Board of Assessors gives the assessment to the
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