Duties & Responsibilities

Appraisal

Performance of this duty of the Assessor involves determining the taxability and fair market value of all new, existing and improved properties within the municipality. 

Procedures

  • Calculation
  • Field inspection
  • Income and Expense Analysis
  • Market trend studies
  • Sales analysis

Administration

Administration responsibilities of the Assessor include:

  • Maintaining and updating assessment records
  • Defense of Appeals
  • Tax map maintenance in cooperation with the Borough Engineer

State Mandated Regulations

  • Inspection of properties and determination of Farmland Assessment applications
  • Processing of applications for exemptions or deduction including veterans, Senior Citizens, Disabled persons and other legal tax-exempt organizations
  • Sales analysis for equalization of school aid
  • Structural measurements