Specifications include, but are not limited to: ANNUAL ASSESSING 1) The careful measuring, listing, and valuation of new or newly modified properties as a result of the issuance of permits, new construction, renovations or any other applicable source. (Pick-ups) Annual pick-ups to be completed between April 1 – April 30 of each calendar year and entered into the assessing system by May 15th. 2) Perform field inspections on all properties that have transferred during the contract period, and investigate and verify the circumstances surrounding all sales. Sales reviews to be completed by August 15th of each calendar year. Contractor shall complete the Equalization Study for review by the Town prior to submittal to the Department of Revenue. 3) Perform field inspections and other studies to review all residential abatement requests. Consider all properly filed abatement requests by any taxpayer and after review, shall make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen in writing. 4) Review 20% of the town properties, utilizing a systematic measure and listing of all properties each year. Review to include the exterior measurement of all principal buildings, and a minimum of two attempts for an interior inspection or refusal. When the taxpayer is not at the residence, the Contractor shall estimate the features of the building using the best available evidence. In all cases of entry, the property owner or occupant shall be at least 18 years of age or the appraiser shall not enter to perform the inspection. Cyclical reviews to be completed by August 15th of each calendar year. Price shall be based per parcel – inclusive of mailings and data entry. 5) Work with the Town Administrator to manage and maintain the current use properties and LUCT assessments. 6) Meet with taxpayers wishing to discuss their valuations and local level tax appeals. 7) Meet with the Town Administrator or Board of Selectmen upon request. 8) Represent the Town of Hampton Falls and its best interest in all residential abatements or appeals. 9) Meet and work with the State Monitor to ensure that the Town of Hampton Falls is meeting all certification requirement of DRA and to maintain a good working relationship. 10) Perform annual assessment to sales ratio study (EQ Study). Report results to the Board of Selectmen and determine the need for a full revaluation, partial revaluation or statistical update to be compliant with RSA 75:8 and balance values to assure equity and fairness in the overall assessments.
