Assessing Department

Mission Statement

The primary function of the Assessor's Office is the annual assessment (as of April 1st of each year) of properties located within the Town to determine their market value for tax purposes.

Other functions performed in the Assessor's Office include:

• Continuous update of Ownership information
• Annual update of Tax Maps
• Verification of Deed histories, and Sales Research
• Administration of Timber and Excavation (Yield) taxes
• Administration of the Current Use program
• Processing of applications for Tax Credits and Exemptions
• Processing of Abatements