Citywide Reappraisal of all Properties
The City of St. Albans has contracted with Tyler Technologies to reappraise all properties in the city.
Why do a reappraisal?
The City raises the funds for our general budget by applying the municipal tax rate to the values of all of taxable properties on the "Grand List." The grand list is an official document with assessed property values assigned to each parcel. The State of Vermont also uses our grand list to raise education funds via the education tax rate.
During the City's last reappraisal in 2011, our grand list was updated to reflect the real estate market at that time. Since then, every time the City assesses or updates a property, our software uses the value tables from the 2011 reappraisal. Over time, our grand list has gotten out of step with the current real estate market.
Our grand list has reached a stage where the State of Vermont has ordered us to update all property values to reflect the current market.
The Preliminary Property Values for April 1, 2025 Are Now Available!
This is a link to the preliminary values for all properties and the difference from the April 2024 values.
The city-wide average increase in value was a factor of 1.88.
Letters are now going out to all City property owners with your preliminary values.
Can I speak with someone about my property data and preliminary value?
You are welcome to schedule a property data follow-up with the Tyler Technologies staff to answer any questions and ensure that we have the correct final data for your property. The goal is to make corrections when needed and to ensure a fair market value. The Tyler staff will not be able to discuss taxes or estimated tax bills.
To schedule your follow-up, please use this Calendly link or call Tyler Technologies at 844-651-3597 between April 14 and April 18 and the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The actual follow-ups will be scheduled from Monday April 21 to Friday April 25. Please note that in-person meetings will be on a limited basis. Please call or email us if you can’t meet by phone so we can schedule an in-person meeting with you.
How do I view my Property Record Card?
Property Record Cards, also known as Lister Cards, are available online. Click Here. Property record cards display the data that the reappraisal team collected and used for the valuation of your property.
Tyler Technologies never visited my property for the reappraisal. Or I think that they might have the wrong data for my property.
At the beginning of the reappraisal process, a mailing went out to all property owners, explaining the reappraisal and urging you to schedule a site visit. The staff also left door-hangers at homes around the City. The reappraisal team visited the exterior or every property and also did interior visits as scheduled. If you would like to discuss your property with the reappraisal team now, please use this Calendly link or call Tyler Technologies at 844-651-3597 between April 14 and April 18 and the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
What does this mean for my taxes?
Click on this link for more information on the tax implications of the reappraisal.
What are the next steps?
Later this summer, you will receive a letter with your final property value. That letter will have the details of the official grievance process that is held for every annual grand list update. That grievance process will be available to you, if you wish.
Click here for more information and FAQs on the Reappraisal. There you can learn more from the Tyler Technologies group.
Contact:
Sara Bennett, City Assessor
s.bennett@stalbansvt.com
(802) 524-1500 x262
Reappraisal Documents: