Regular Meeting (Assessor’s Report)

The Kasson Township Assessor’s Report for October 2024 outlines the schedule and activities set forth by the General Property Tax Act of 1893, with the 2024 schedule detailed in Bulletin 13 of 2023. Key dates include the convening of the December Board of Review on December 10, 2024, and Tax Day for 2025 property taxes on December 31, 2024. Currently, the assessor is engaged in site visits for new and partial construction, with approximately 50 parcels under review. These visits involve measuring and photographing improvements, sketching them in the Apex drawing program, and updating the assessment roll for 2025.

The report also discusses the ongoing L-4017 2025 Sales Ratio Study and Sales Analysis, which is a 24-month study covering residential sales from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. The preliminary residential class ratio for 2025 is set at 42.50%, down from 44.82% in 2024, based on 65 sales. Studies for Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial properties are expected later in the fall. Additionally, a long-standing ownership error was recently addressed and resolved following a thorough review of relevant documents and court orders, ensuring accurate parcel division and ownership updates.

The Michigan Tax Tribunal section of the report indicates that all previous cases have been disposed of, with no pending cases. Assessment roll maintenance continues with regular processing of deeds, property transfer affidavits, and other necessary documents. This includes handling land divisions and boundary line adjustments, assigning new parcel numbers, updating descriptions and values, and creating new record cards as needed. The assessor’s diligent work ensures the township’s assessment records remain accurate and up-to-date.

Michigan Tax Tribunal