2008 Revaluation Update

Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. has completed the fieldwork, digital photos and building measurements. They anticipate mailing the new assessment notices in early August. Open Board will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We encourage anyone who has questions concerning their assessment to make an appointment to talk with an assessor during Open Book.

• The revaluation is being done to create equity with all the properties in the Town per state statute 70.05.
• The goal is to bring all property to 100% of market value. Last year our assessments were 70% of market value.
• The last revaluation was done in 2000, any changes in your assessments will reflect market changes over the past eight years.
• An increase in your assessments does not mean your taxes will increase.

Open Book Process

On Thursday, August 21, a number of the assessing staff from Associated will be present at the Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., to talk with property owners concerning their assessment. Property owners may review the assessment roll, check for errors and compare assessments. Taking the time to meet with the assessor during the Open Book can be very helpful and informative. The assessment notice will indicate how to make an appointment.

Board of Review

The Board of Review is set for Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

• The main function of the Board of Review is to hear objections to valuations that have not been resolved with the assessor during Open Book.
• The evidence presented by the property owner must be factual in nature, not just a matter of opinion.
• A property owner who has not responded to the assessor’s written request to view the property is not eligible to protest the resulting assessment.

Check the WI Department of Revenue website for a informative publication http://www.revenue.wi.gov/pubs/slf/pb060.pdf