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Reappraisal FAQ

The following are examples of frequently asked questions (FAQ) that we typically answer for property owners after the completion of a reappraisal.

1). My assessment changed substantially. Does that mean my taxes will increase/decrease by the same amount?

No. Even if your assessment doubled that does not mean your taxes would double.
Remember the total grand list has changed as well. The budget was passed at town meeting, and the amount of taxes to be raised is set. The tax rate will adjust as a result of the reappraisal. The education tax rate is set by the State sometime in July. Your individual taxes may be adjusted depending on your income level if you are eligible for a Homestead deduction. Continue reading “Reappraisal Frequently Asked Questions”

MONKTON SELECTBOARD MEETING

MONKTON TOWN HALL
AGENDA
DATE: Monday May 22, 2017

• CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM

• ATTENDANCE

• ANNOUNCEMENTS

• REGULAR BUSINESS:  7:10 – 7:30
  • APPROVE MINUTES
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE CHECK WARRANTS
  • REVIEW AND APPROVE OVERWEIGHT PERMITS, ETC.
  • PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests)  – 15 minutes

• NEW BUSINESS:
  • ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINACE DRAFT –  10 min.
  • CURB CUT – ROTAX ROAD – 10 min
  • REPRESENTATIVES TO MEET WITH DRB/ZA/PLANNING COMMISSION – 5 min

• OLD BUSINESS:.
• FIRE STATION ADDITION STATUS – 10 minutes
• APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES – 10 min.
• STORAGE TRAILERS

• OTHER BUSINESS:
  • DETERMINE TIME/DATE OF NEXT MEETING

• ADJOURNMENT

 

The Municipal Building Committee has met for the first time on April 26th and will meet again on May 24th at Town Hall at 7:00.  Minutes of the previous meeting can be found at here (on this website/Boards and Committees/Municipal Building Committee).  We hope to compile information as we get it on this Municipal Building Committee page.