Assessor's Office

Our mission is to administer the City's assessment program in a manner that assures public confidence in our accuracy, productivity, and fairness. The Assessor's Office performs the following major functions to fulfill its mission:

• Find, list, and value uniformly all taxable property in the City as required by law.

• Comply with the legal requirements for processing assessment objections and determining eligibility for property tax exemptions.

• Provide service and information to the public, other city departments, and public agencies.

We are dedicated to maximizing effectiveness in performing these functions. We seek to continually improve quality and excellence by:

• Providing the necessary training to employees, enabling competent job performance and enhancing professional growth;

• Encouraging employee self-development, motivation and participation, and recognizing contributions and performance;

• Fostering open communication and teamwork;

• Soliciting input and feedback from the customers we serve;

• Focusing on continual improvement of processes and systems based on the scientific approach;

• Providing the necessary resources to meet these goals.