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ASSESSOR’S OFFICE Joseph LeVesque, Assessor Administrative Assistant : Joyce
Beaudin Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:30
PM and The Assessor's Office has the responsibility for the appraisal of all real and personal property located within the Town of Barre. This includes all new properties created either through subdivisions or new buildings and any changes in existing properties whether permitted or not. Records on all properties are kept concerning ownership, value, and physcial description of all properties. There is an assessment card for each property which reflects all the pertinent information of that particular property so a fair and accurate appraised value can be made. The principal responsibility of the Assessor's Office is the valuation of properties and preparation of the Grand List (all properties located within Barre Town) and related procedures according to V.S.A. Title 32 and other Titles and Acts pertaining to assessment and taxation. This includes following any building permits issued to completion in order to have an accurate description of the property when complete (inside and out). Tax maps are kept on all parcels and revised as necessary for newly created subdivisions or mergers of land (lots). The Grand List changes annually to reflect a transfer of ownership, new construction, renovations, newly created subdivisions, issued permits, error corrections, etc. However, in accordance with state law, an Abstract Grand List is lodged annually and property owers are given the right to aggrieve their assessment (appraised value) to the Assessor. This grievance process usually takes place in late May or early June depending on how much of a workload the Assessor's Office has with lodging the Grand List. At the time of lodging, notices are placed in the local Times Argus Newspaper on 3 (three) different days and a lodging notice is also posted throughout the town at a minimum of 12 places. The Appeal Process. Note: Before appealing your assessment to the Assessor, please review your property information with the Assessor's Office, review the sales in the market to ensure the property value is within a range that reflects equity with the CLA and COD (see definition in Question 1 below) so a needless appeal is not lodged. There are several steps to the appeal process. The first is to appeal to the Assessor (within the specified time line). If you disagree with the Assessor's grievance decision then you may appeal to the Board of Civil Authority (within the specified time line). The third step, should you disagree with the Board of Civil Authority's decision is to appeal to the State Appeals Board or Superior Court. Each appeal level is fully described in State law. For a more complete understanding of the process please feel free to call or email the office. As Assessor, I realize the process of property valuation and taxation can be confusing and complicated. Please do not hesitate to contact Joyce or me (Joe) at 802-479-2595 should you have any questions or concerns regarding your property assessment. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q1 What is the
market to value ratio (CLA - Common Level of Appraisal)? A1 The CLA as of 1/01/11- approximately
83.90% 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 2011-2012 is: Residential:
$2.1497
per 100 worth of appraisal value. Example: Property assessed @ 100,000
value
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