Reassessment is not a bad word
By GAR Special Counsel/Partner F. Cindy Baire So, your municipality is considering a reassessment project, and your first reaction is, “Hell no!” First, do some
September 9, 2025
By GAR Special Counsel/Partner F. Cindy Baire So, your municipality is considering a reassessment project, and your first reaction is, “Hell no!” First, do some
By GAR Special Counsel/Partner F. Cindy Baire After many years of working with property owners one common reaction to an increase in a property assessment
By GAR Special Counsel/Partner F. Cindy Baire Why is it important to check your property inventory data with your local real property assessment office? Real
By GAR Member Cindy Baire I am often asked why some communities reassess properties on a regular basis and others do not. Besides the typical answers
By GAR Member Cindy Baire The Town of Mamaroneck, N.Y. (Westchester. County) conducted its first town wide reassessment project in 2013. The equalization rate prior to
Some states have laws mandating reassessment on a routine basis, either annually or cyclically (3-5 years). New York State does not have a law in
By GAR Member Cindy Baire #1. My taxes will automatically go up after a reassessment project. No. Reassessments do not raise more taxes for a community.
By David M Barnett, MAI/RSA, GAR Associates CEO/ Partner Transparency. Public Communication. Easy Access to Real Property and Tax Data. Some challenges for local governments are maintaining the highest level of transparency and easy access to public information, while creating an open environment that allows users
By F. Cindy Baire, Member, GAR Associates Assessment departments are one of the most popular departments in a municipality. This department provides vital information to
