ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Joseph LeVesque, Assessor
PO Box 116
Websterville, VT 05678-0116
(W) 479-2595
(H) 479-0434
Administrative Assistant : Joyce Beaudin
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:30
PM &
1:00 PM -4:00 PM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1 What is the market to value
ratio (CLA - Common Level of Appraisal)?
What is the COD (Coefficient of Dispersion - the measure of fairness dispensed
amoungst tax payment. A rating of 10 is considered very good.)?
A1 The CLA as of 1/01/08- approximately
87.48%
The COD as of 1/01/08- approximately 12.17%
Q2 When was the last reappraisal?
A2 A complete townwide reappraisal
was completed in April 2004.
Q3 What is the current tax rate?
A3 The tax rate for the fiscal
year 2007-2008 is:
Residential: $1.9291 per 100 worth of appraisal value.
Non -Residential: $2.2921
per 100 worth of appraisal value.
Example: Property assessed @ 100,000
value
Tax calculation: 100,000/100=grand list value of 1,000
1,000.00 x 1.9291 tax rate= $1,929.10 tax bill
| Q4 |
Is the Grand List public knowledge? |
| A4 |
Yes. The Grand List is lodged in the Town Clerk’s
office for inspection to anyone interested. If you have more
detailed questions on the appraisal of properties the appraisal
cards are available through the assessor’s office. |
| Q5 |
Will a property be re-assessed if purchased at
a price higher than the appraisal value? |
| A5 |
Yes, if a property sells for an amount much
higher than the assessed value; or:
a)
a permit is issued reflecting a change to the property
re: addition, deck, etc, or
b)
a property owner asks for a review of his/her property which
can be requested
any time during the year; or
c)
an error is found in the assessment
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| Q6 |
Are tax breaks offered to new businesses within
the Town? |
| A6 |
The Town of Barre offers a tax stabilization contract
for industrial and commercial enterprises if certain criteria
are satisfied. Application must be made before construction
begins. Contact the Town Manager’s Office (479-9331) for the
necessary forms. |
| Q7 |
Does the Town grant Veteran’s Exemptions? |
| A7 |
Yes. A 40,000 exemption off the appraisedl value
of the property is granted if a qualified statement is received
at the assessor’s office before May 1st of each year. |
| Q8 |
Is a tax break realized for agricultural or forestry
production? |
| A8 |
Yes. A property owner owning more than 25 acres
(not counting the 2 acres surrounding any dwelling) used for
agriculture or forest land preservation can apply to the State
of Vermont, Property Valuation & Review for an application.
The contact person is William Snow, Current Use Program Chief
@ 828-5861. If applicable an exemption will be granted. |
| Q9 |
Does the Town of Barre assess personal property? |
| A9 |
Yes, any equipment used for income producing purposes
is assessed. Personal property forms are mailed out to businesses
by late February and should be signed and returned to the
assessor’s office on or before April 20th of each
year as mandated by law..
If you own a business and do not receive
a form, please call the assessor’s office.
An exemption of 2,500, of the total value, was granted through
a town vote on May 9, 1995.
Example:
Assessed value of equipment 3,000
Less Exemption -2,500
Assessed Taxable value 500*
*Only the municipal portion of the tax rate is applied
to personal property.
Calculation:
500/100=
grand list value of $5.00
$5.00 x .8319 (2007-2008)
tax rate = $4.16 tax bill
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