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bigdog · 12-06-2019, 10:20 AM

Just opened my Gilford tax bill and was totally SHOCKED !

With the new tax rates my taxes have jumped a whopping 21% which sounds absurd ! The town has my property valued at $397k, previous tax bill had valuation at $335k a net difference of $62k.
21% increase, seriously ?

I checked Zillow for valuation and it had my property at $369k. Almost a $30k difference from town assessment. I understand Zillow cannot be used as a trued estimate but it's certainly closer than the town assessment.

I think if I went to the bank for a mortgage, even they would not assess my property for the $396k that the town has estimated, not even close !

Now I have to go to the Gilford Assessor's office to fight my case. I expect them to tell me to pay the tax bill and file for an Abatement.

I wonder if the town will reimburse me for any Abatement refunds (if any),
with 8.0% interest on my money, that they charge taxpayers for late tax payments ?

What's that expression about fighting 'City Hall', sounds like a loosing battle ?

12-06-2019, 10:20 AM	#32
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Gilford Tax Bill Shock ! Just opened my Gilford tax bill and was totally SHOCKED ! With the new tax rates my taxes have jumped a whopping 21% which sounds absurd ! The town has my property valued at $397k, previous tax bill had valuation at $335k a net difference of $62k. 21% increase, seriously ? I checked Zillow for valuation and it had my property at $369k. Almost a $30k difference from town assessment. I understand Zillow cannot be used as a trued estimate but it's certainly closer than the town assessment. I think if I went to the bank for a mortgage, even they would not assess my property for the $396k that the town has estimated, not even close ! Now I have to go to the Gilford Assessor's office to fight my case. I expect them to tell me to pay the tax bill and file for an Abatement. I wonder if the town will reimburse me for any Abatement refunds (if any), with 8.0% interest on my money, that they charge taxpayers for late tax payments ? What's that expression about fighting 'City Hall', sounds like a loosing battle ?