TAX REVALUATION

To insure uniform and equitable assessments, the Township of Boonton must revalue all taxable real estate for the 2007 Tax Year.  The revaluation of all property was ordered by the Morris County Board of Taxations and is required by State Law.  The Mayor and Council have entered into a contract with Appraisal Systems, Inc. to conduct the revaluation program and comply with the order.

The first step of the revaluation process is the inspection of all properties in the Township.  In the coming months inspectors from APPRAISAL SYSTEMS, INC. will visit all properties, measuring and photographing the exteriors of the buildings and inspecting the interiors.  In order to properly assess your property, it will be necessary for a representative of Appraisal Systems, Inc. to examine the interior.  The first visit from an inspector will be between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm.  If you are not present at the first visit, the inspector will leave a card specifying a return date to do the interior inspection.  The notice will also have a telephone number to call to reschedule this appointment if the time or date is not convenient.  All representatives will be provided with photo identification authorized by the Township.  Do not allow anyone to enter your home without proper identification.  Owners of rental property should notify all tenants of the rental units that an interior inspection would be forthcoming by the firm.  you will be requested to sign the field form verifying that the inspector made an interior inspection.

If your property has a unique condition that influences value, please send documentation to Appraisal Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 422, Mendham, NJ 07945 and it will be considered.  Also, please send any documented proof relative to wetlands or severe topographical conditions affecting your property.

After the appraisals have been completed, you will be notified of the valuation placed on your property as well as procedures to review the assessments with a qualified representative of the firm.

Any inquiries regarding the inspection procedure should be directed to APPRAISAL SYSTEMS, INC. at 973-543-0299.