Assessor
The Assessor’s office appraises all real estate in Poquoson and interprets and administers all laws pertaining to assessments. This task forms the base of all real estate taxes which is a substantial portion of the revenue used to operate the City.
The Poquoson City Council set the 2010-2011 tax rate at $0.92 on each $100 of value. If a house is appraised at $100,000 the taxes per year will be $920.00 ($100,000 divided by 100 multiplied by $0.92 equals $920.00).
Each property owner receives a notice by mail biennially of his/her general reassessment value. Any property owner may request an appointment with the Assessor for a review of the values. If the property owner does not agree with the Assessor’s decision, he/she may appeal to the Board of Equalization and if still not satisfied they may file a petition with the Circuit Court.
All new construction or other improvements to the property are assessed at the time they occur. The property owner will receive a notice of any change in value. These values may be appealed to the Assessor and if still not satisfied to the Circuit Court. The Board of Equalization sits only for General Reassessment hearings.
The assessments/reassessments are governed by two principles: 1) the value of a property has to be a fairly accurate estimation of the probable selling price, and 2) the assessment should strive for equality of appraisal, that is, similar properties should have similar values. (Methods should not vary.)
Select "appeal process" to obtain information on how and when to appeal your assessment. Click "application" to download the form which must be completed and submitted in order to appeal your assessment before the Board of Equalization (BOE). Click "instructions" to download directions on how to print and fill out the BOE application.
Important Assessor Links:
Assessor Staff
 |
 |
|
City Assessor - Robert Faison |
Assessment Technician - Khristina Staples |
