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It is commonly believed if a porch and/or deck are not touching the home, it cannot be taxed. This is a complete misconception. All structures need to be properly inspected and noted on the record card. A determination will be made as to whether they are contributing to the overall value and therefore included in the assessment.
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The City of Romulus is conducting re-inspections for every property in the City over a period of five years. Part of updating the Department of Assessment records requires an exterior measurement of the home/building as well as measurements of any improvement on the property. A photograph is taken for City records and for informational purposes. The photo will be extremely beneficial not only to assist the Department of Assessment, but also as a reference for taxpayers, realtors, and appraisers. The State of Michigan requires the Department of Assessment records to be as detailed and up to date as possible.
Yes, some items will be picked up as informational items only, but the State of Michigan requires any improvements, big or small, to be inspected and measured.
If your property is inspected from April 15, 2023 to December 31, 2023, you will see the adjustment on your 2024 tax bills. Look for your notice of assessment which is mailed out every year at the end of February to see how your assessed value and the taxable value is impacted.
Due to the enormity of the project, one-fifth of the properties will be visited each year. If your property is visited in 2023, expect to see the results and obtain a copy of the record card by the end of February 2024 after you receive your notice of assessment.
Our assessors are required to go into your backyard to complete the inspection. They will first knock at the door; if there is no answer they will begin to measure the front of the house/building and make their way around to the back of the property.
Our assessors do not need to be inside your home during the inspection. Everything we need to see will be reviewed on an exterior basis only. The assessors may have questions about the interior, so please cooperate as much as possible. If a card is left, please call our office.
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The assessors will have clearly marked city-issued identification badges. They will typically be carrying a clipboard and tape measure. If further identification is needed, please don't hesitate to call the Department of Assessment at 734-942-7520 to verify their identity.
Though you may not have made any changes to the property since you purchased it, our records may still require updating. Some of the properties have not been visited since they were originally built.
General maintenance items such as new gutters, roofs, windows, etc. are not assessable items. The leading contributors to an increased assessment include but are not limited to:
discovery of air conditioning
This inspection will in no way affect your Principal Residence status.
Every year at the end of February, a Notice of Assessment is mailed to every property in the City of Romulus. Once it is received, please review the information provided. A list of dates and times to protest at the local March Board of Review is included. Failure to receive the notice does not invalidate the assessed and taxable values.
Please call our office by the end of February if you have not received your Notice of Assessment. The March Board of Review is the only time a taxpayer can appeal their residential home value. If it is missed the taxpayer forfeits their rights to appeal their values for the remainder of the year.