Duties

This document details the responsibilities and functions of the Tax Assessor's office within a municipality. The core duties involve the meticulous management of property data, including processing transfers, updating ownership, and evaluating building permits to maintain current property values. This also encompasses the preparation of added assessment rolls for new constructions and alterations, which directly contributes to municipal revenue. The Tax Assessor's office is additionally charged with ensuring compliance with all existing taxation statutes and regulations, as well as preparing all required assessment rolls. A significant aspect of their role involves administering property tax exemptions, abatements, and deductions for qualifying individuals such as veterans, widowed spouses, and senior citizens. Furthermore, the office is responsible for defending the municipality in all tax appeals.