If your house has not been renovated in that many years, it would be in your interest to let him in and see the original dated items. I invited mine in and he lowered the value. Just wear a mask when they show up and have your wife coughing in the middle of the house. Be nice and they will leave quickly.

Tell them you're running a fever and barfing...

My gut reaction is they're basically looking for higher assessments, in the form of improvements.
Which is essentially a 2nd tax.
I suppose that, "push come to shove" they can get in there, but I believe it to be an invasion of privacy, unless there's cause to believe illegal activity.
And even that is subject to interpretation.

THATS a good one ! .. many of those assessors are ASSES ....

Their job is to REVENUE ENHANCE for the government....

And I have not heard of ONE OF THEM that is truly responsible for their actions.

I guess Illinois isn’t completely horrible. They never ask to do interior inspections here unless you had work done on a permit, when the building inspector will come by.
The assessors drive by and take pictures. They aren’t even very competent when it comes to reviewing building permits to update property descriptions in their records for additions or other major work!
A coworkers parents place in Wisconsin had its taxes increased after an inspector came by when they weren’t home, and peered through the basement window and saw the basement was finished.

I actually have good relationships with the tax people. None of them have been asses to me. Maybe because I’m not an ass to them. That’s a novel thought I bet you may not have even thought of, Doc. I talk to them every year about my property values, make my case and usually get better taxes. It’s better to deal with an individual who likes you than the appraisal revue board that is hard to deal with five people.

Just got a letter today, stating that the County Assessor or a company contracted by them will be going door to door next month. They are saying they will be entering yards to take measurements, of any buildings, lot size, and take photos of the buildings. Also they will need access to the interior of all homes and buildings to again take measurements and photos.

The letter also states that they understand with the current COVID situation that the dwelling resident may be concerned, but not to worry because the individuals who do the documentation work will be wearing masks.

I have no desire to allow anyone into my home or garage to assess anything. Not because I am hiding a newly renovated home and garage (In fact it is quite the opposite, there have been no interior upgrades since sometime in the late 60's I would estimate by the wallpaper, fixtures, and linoleum in place. I am not overly concerned about the COVID stuff. I just don't want anyone in my home that I do not know.

Am I being too critical about this? How many of you would allow strangers in to measure and photograph your home?

There is no state law stating that I have to allow these people into my home. I plan to politely refuse them entry.

Well mark .... you’re pretty much of a LONER here with a ‘tude like that !

I actually have good relationships with the tax people. None of them have been asses to me. Maybe because I’m not an ass to them. That’s a novel thought I bet you may not have even thought of, Doc. I talk to them every year about my property values, make my case and usually get better taxes. It’s better to deal with an individual who likes you than the appraisal revue board that is hard to deal with five people.

I guess then that settles it.

I personally try not to let my own experiences be the single foundation of the way I see the entire world, and one of things I have learned here, that view is not widely shared.

There Not coming over to Lower your taxes!

The letter also states that they understand with the current COVID situation that the dwelling resident may be concerned, but not to worry because the individuals who do the documentation work will be wearing masks.

Here is what will help you reduce your Assessment , Have 3 of your Friends or" strangers Make an Offer to buy your home in writing with a price" they" wish to pay . An Assessment is an estimate and opinion,it is not a true value . The reason yuou should have 3 is more along the same line is more powerful argument than 1 Assessment report . Its just like Court the more witness the better , you do not have to sell your home nor do you have to advertise it to have someone make an offer , but bye all means make sure that the offers come from real people and have them sign it . they don't have to buy. Something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay. it works .

I guess then that settles it.

I personally try not to let my own experiences be the single foundation of the way I see the entire world, and one of things I have learned here, that view is not widely shared.

It is never in your best interest to allow "ANY" Assessor to enter your Dwelling.

That is never done in California due to our property taxes based on what we paid for the house and any additions, not remodels.

Same here. Never had anyone from local government want in to any of my homes unless I pulled permits. Macomb Michigan.

Seems REALLY odd they would be doing this now.... what if they enter your COVID home (wearing their cute little masks) and pick up the virus on their persons...then proceed to the next house......

California is simply horrible! To think last year we completed $100k in upgrades and taxes went up only the obligatory 2%/year over the base (purchase year).
Equally horrible any time there is a decrease in value one asks the assessor to revise taxes downward, provided average neighborhood value is drawn down.
We really are fortunate.

Answer the door naked holding a stiffy.. and tell the inspector how cute he is.

There FIXED for ya...

They would tax me for the addition.

hang a sign on the door that says ACTIVE COVID QUARANTINE IN EFFECT. come back in 14 days. In 14 days hang another sign up that says, STILL ACTIVE FOR COVID, SH-- won't go away

14 more days change it to WE HOPE IT'S OK NOW, but waiting on those darn test results.

I've lived in the country 33 yrs,never had a tax assessor that requested inside inspection,just outside property and residence.

Answer the door naked holding a stiff drink and tell the inspector how cute he is.

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WITCH other countryS have you lived in THE OTHER 50 plus years ?