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JenniferRiley (Anonymous) says…

Harkner - Colorado counties are required to reappraise property every 2 years. The value will stay the same in that 2-year period unless the property owner does something to change it - like remodel, build a garage, etc. And every time a property sells, we physically inspect the property. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info you looked up.

Jennifer Riley
Moffat County Assessor's Office

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JenniferRiley (Anonymous) says…

I work in the Assessor's Office, and I would like to clarify some misinformation being shared on this forum. Specifically, Samantha Johnston and administrators with the School District have not lied to the taxpayers about the amount their taxes would increase if the voters approved mill levy increases for the hospital and new school.

During the campaigns, tax increases were figured on an average home value of $150,000. The school district estimated a mill levy increase of 5.101. This mill levy would generate taxes of $60.91 per year ($5.08/month). The hospital asked for a mill levy increase of 3 mills. This mill levy would generate taxes of $35.82 per year (approximately $3/month).

Last year (2007) was also a reappraisal year for our office. Notices of value were sent to taxpayers in May notifying taxpayers of the change in their properties' values. An increase in value often means an increase in property taxes.

For example, if your property was valued at $120,000 in 2006, your taxes would have been $679.59. If that property's value increased by $30,000 to $150,000 in 2007, your taxes would increase by $169.90 to $849.48 without adding in the new mill levies. With the school district's levy and the hospital's levy, there is an additional $95.73 added to the increase of $169.90.

The tax increases property owners are seeing are due only IN PART because of the voter approved mill levy increases.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your property valuations (not your tax bill), please call our office. We would be happy to answer your questions. As always, the month of May is your opportunity to protest your property valuations. Any adjustments made to property values in May will impact the taxes you pay NEXT year.

Jennifer Riley
Chief Appraiser
Moffat County Assessor's Office
970-824-9102

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