What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?

Generally speaking, improvements that increase the market value of a property will increase the assessed value. The following are typical items that will increase the assessed value of your property: Added rooms or garages, Replacing asbestos or wood siding with aluminum or vinyl siding, Substantial modernization of kitchens or baths, Central air conditioning, Fireplaces, Extensive remodeling, etc.

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1. What is the assessor's role?
2. When I get my new assessment, who do I talk to about it and possibly contest the value?
3. How does the assessor value property?
4. What is market value?
5. I've heard values are developed by computer. Is this correct?
6. What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?
7. Will my assessment go up if I repair my property?
8. How can my assessment change when I haven't done anything to my property?
9. Do all assessments change at the same rate?
10. How do I know if my assessment is correct?
11. Will I be notified if there is a change in my assessment?
12. What is the difference in value between an attached garage and an unattached garage?
13. If I add a shed to my property, will it increase my property valuation?
14. If I build a gazebo on my property, will it increase my property valuation.
15. Will a pool add value to my property?
16. Is landscaping included in my property valuation?
17. Is a driveways surfacing considered in the property valuation?
18. Will my fence have an effect on my property valuation?