Assessing Department

The Assessing Department is charged by State law with discovering, describing, and valuing real property for taxation purposes. The Department's job is diverse and involves the following responsibilities:

• Appraise and assess all real estate
• Monitor all sales and analyze the local real estate market
• Maintain Property Record Card data
• Administer Current Use Program
• Oversee all Tax Exemption and Tax Credit Programs
• Manage Timber Tax and Gravel Tax Programs
• Assist taxpayers and the general public
• Maintain Town's assessment roll by valuation of additions and new construction
• Administer Tax Abatements
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed