Specifications include, but are not limited to: Assess all taxable real property within the limits of the Borough in the name of the person by whom it is owned, at its full and true value (fair market value) as of January 1 of the tax year, according to Alaska Statutes 29.45.110 and Chapter 3.72 of the Haines Borough Code, including real property of senior citizens and disabled veterans pursuant to AS 29.45.030(e), as well as preparing the assessment roll, reviewing protests filed by property owners, and representing the Borough before the Borough’s Board of Equalization. The purposes of this RFP are: (1) retain a contract assessor to continue updating property assessments; (2) assist in the development and implementation of a CAMA system for the mass appraisal of real property most appropriate for the Haines Borough; and (3) continue training and assisting staff in achieving an independent ability to maintain and modify the assessment system.
