Assessor's Office to reappraise Albany properties

ALBANY — The Linn County Assessor’s Office has begun reappraising properties within the city limits of Albany, according to Chief Appraiser Matt Pitcher.

The annual program will last until the end of July, Pitcher said.

Reappraisal is the physical inspection of property within a designated area to update assessment records, Pitcher said. This includes detailing type of construction, quality and condition of improvements/structures on each tax lot.

The process may also include measuring structures.

Oregon law states that Assessors must value all property at 100% of Real Market Value, Pitcher said. Reappraisal helps the Assessor’s Office keep records up to date to achieve that goal.

Staff will be out in the community during business hours Monday through Friday and they will carry a county ID badge and business cards and travel in marked county vehicles.

Pitcher said that in recent years, reappraisal has occurred in Lebanon, Sweet Home and other smaller communities.

Staff will reappraise 6,000 to 8,000 properties.

For more information, call 541-967-3808.