Sussex County’s real estate revaluation is nearing completion.
The court-ordered project to revalue about 200,000 lots across the county is expected to be completed by next summer.
Starting in mid-November, Sussex County will begin mailing preliminary assessments to property owners.
“Pay attention to the envelope you receive in the mail. Important assessment information is on the front. Notices are mailed in three categories: Type 1 Residential and Commercial, and Category 2 for Agricultural Programs. It’s seed farmland, Type 3 farmland.”It’s not part of the agricultural program,” Sussex County Assessment Director Chris Keeler said.
Once these documents are completed, they are used as part of the equation to determine your annual property tax bill.
If a property owner disagrees with the appraisal of their property, they must notify Tyler Technologies, the vendor conducting the appraisal.
Keeler explains what happens after your preliminary evaluation is mailed.
“An informal appeals process will take place with Tyler Technologies from November 2024 to January 2025. The evaluation role will be finalized in February 2025, and a formal appeals process will take place from March 2025 to May 2025.” will take place,” Keeler said. You will receive 25 tax bills in the mail with the new assessed value and new tax rate. ”
Sussex County Council will appoint members of the Valuation Review Panel in December and will hear the case from March.
This will be the first revaluation of assets in Sussex since the 1970s.
