Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Market Value?
  2. How does the Assessor Estimate Market Value?
  3. How is my Estimated Market Value established?
  4. Why has my Estimated Market Value changed?
  5. Does the Estimated Market Value change at the same rate on all properties?
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  1. I haven’t changed anything, why do you have to come in my house?
  2. My permit was already closed, why do you need to look at my property again?
  3. What if I don’t let the assessor inside my house?
  4. Are Property Estimated Market Valuation increases limited to 15%?
  5. Can my Estimated Market Value change even if the assessor has not been inside my property?
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  1. What is my property zoned and what are the building setbacks?
  2. Do I have the ability to further subdivide my property and if so how can this be done?
  3. My lot size is below the minimum allowed by the zoning district performance standards, can I a) build a home on the property or b) increase the size of the existing home?
  4. I own a small business; can I locate and operate the business on my property if it is in a residential zoning district?
  5. What size accessory building am I allowed to put up and what are the setbacks?
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