Middletown officials are seeking to minimize the impact of property valuation 2024, with many concerned about seeing large increases in their tax bills.
The town said that while property values have risen significantly for some properties, that does not necessarily mean tax bills will rise at the same rate.
“We’re going to do everything we can to protect the residents, that’s what we’re going to do,” council President Paul Rodrigues said. “We have to have solid numbers, not assumptions and speculation. That does no one any good… We can’t make decisions based on assumptions and speculation.”
According to the town, residents and business people should “not use the current tax rate to calculate their new tax bill because it won’t be close to accurate and spark unnecessary stress”.
The town said it plans to release more data in the coming days to help residents understand how to appeal their assessments if they disagree with the value of their property.
“I’d encourage anyone with a question about their assessment, just call in and speak with Vision (Government Solutions),” Brown said. “The best thing to do is call in and have that discussion with Vision and make your case for why your assessment isn’t accurate.”
The last day to an appeal appointment can be made with Vision Government Solutions is March 13. To schedule a meeting in March and April, visit https://mdl.town/VisionAppointment online or call 888-844-4300 now.
Read more on this topic from the Town of Middletown – Town Pledges To Minimize Reval Impacts, Protect Residents.
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