I've heard you develop appraised values by computer. Is this correct?
Just as in many other fields, computers are useful in the assessment process. Assessors are trained to look for relationships between property characteristics and market value. By coding these characteristics and studying sales prices, assessors can estimate value by developing formulas and models. Computers are much faster and are capable of advanced analysis in this area. But despite these capabilities, common sense and assessor judgment are always required to verify assessments. Our appraisers have vast valuation experience and are highly familiar with all neighborhoods throughout the City.

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1. What is the assessor's role?
2. What is the difference between real and personal property?
3. How does the assessor value property?
4. What is market value?
5. I've heard you develop appraised values by computer. Is this correct?
6. Can the assessment on my property be changed even if the assessor has not been inside my property?
7. Will I be penalized if I don't let the assessor in when an inspection is requested?
8. What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?
9. Will my assessment go up if I repair my property?
10. How can my assessment change when I haven't done anything to my property?
11. Why does the City have to conduct a revaluation?
12. I've been told that everybody's taxes go up after a revaluation. Is this true?
13. Do all assessments change at the same rate?
14. How will my taxes change as a result of a new assessment?
15. Where do my tax dollars go?
16. Will I be notified if there is a change in my assessment?
17. How do I know if my assessment is fair?