Assessing

About the Assessor

The Assessor is typically available to meet in-person Monday – Thursday 8am to 5pm. However it is best to call ahead to ensure schedules match. Assessing records are available 24 hours a day on the Howell Township BS&A. The Assessing Department is happy to help with information requests, land divisions, and record requests. The Assessor is also available by phone, email or in-person to informally resolve disputes before an appointment with the Board of Review is requested. When Contacted, the Assessor will get back to you within 5 business days.

Duties & Powers

Maintain a record of each property in the Township
Responsible for the assessing of real and personal property in the Township
File and maintain Property Transfer Affidavits and Principal Residence Exemptions
Issue tax identification number (property/parcel identification) and land splits/combinations
File Personal Property records
Maintain assessment records for building sketches, legal descriptions, square footage, year built, section and plat maps
Appeals of assessment are made to the March Board of Review