Township Wide Re-Inspection of Residential
Properties
Northville Township is conducting a re-inspection of all its
residential properties.
This re-inspection will assure the fair
and equitable assessment of each residence, accurate assessing
records, and will ensure compliance with the State of Michigan
assessing standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are people measuring and photographing my house?
Northville Township has recently approved a program to conduct a
re-inspection for every residential property in the Township over the
next two years. Part of updating the assessing department records
requires an exterior measurement of the home as well as measurements
of any improvement on the property. A photograph is taken for Township
records and for informational purposes. The photo will be extremely
beneficial not only in assisting the assessing department, but also as
a reference for taxpayers, realtors, and appraisers. The State
requires the assessing department records to be as detailed and up to
date as possible.
Will everything on my property be measured and
inspected?
Yes, some items will be picked up as informational items only, but
the State of Michigan requires any improvements, big or small, to be
inspected and measured.
When will the results of this inspection affect my tax
bill?
If your home is inspected from 4/15/10 - 12/31/10, and omitted
property was discovered or items removed, you will see the adjustment
on your 2011 summer and winter tax bills. If your home is inspected
4/15/11 - 12/31/11, you will see the adjustment on the 2012 summer and
winter tax bills. Look for your assessment notice, which is mailed out
every year at the end of February, to see how your assessed and
taxable values are impacted.
When will I be able to see the results of this
re-inspection?
Due to the enormity of this project, half of the properties will be
visited before year end in 2010 and the remainder will be visited
during the 2011 year. If your property has been visited in 2010,
expect to see the results and obtain a copy of your home’s record card
by the end of February 2011 after assessment notices are received.
Do you need to go in my backyard?
Our inspector will be required to go into your backyard for their
inspection. They will first knock twice at the door; if no answer they
will start measuring the front of the home and make their way into the
backyard. Please try to keep your gate or fence unlocked for that 7-10
day window, giving our inspector easier access to do their job if you
are unable to be home. A business card will be left if our inspector’s
are unable to fully inspect the property. If a card is left please
call our office.
Do you need to come inside my home?
No inspector will need to be inside your home during this
inspection. Everything we need to see will be reviewed on an exterior
basis only. The inspector’s may have questions about the interior
structure of the home, so please cooperate as much as possible. If a
card is left please call our office.
How will I identify township employees?
The inspector’s will clearly have marked identification badges and
typically will be carrying a clipboard and tape measure. If further
identification is needed, please don’t hesitate to call the Assessor’s
Office at (248) 348-5810 to verify the area the inspector’s are
currently inspecting.
What do I do if a card is left on my door?
There are a number of different reasons the card has been left, so
please call our office as soon as possible to help further assist the
ongoing project.
What if I have a pet?
Once your postcard has been received, please keep your pets inside
the house for the 7-10 days to follow.
What if I have made no changes to my property since it
was purchased?
Though you may have not made changes to the property since you
purchased it, our records may still require updating. Some of the
properties have not been visited since they were originally built.
How can you assess for something that isn’t attached to
my home?
It is commonly believed if a porch and/or deck are not touching the
home, it cannot be taxed. This is a complete misconception. All
structures in question need to be properly inspected and noted on the
record card. It will be determined if they are contributing to the
home’s overall value and therefore assessed.
What is going to add value to the assessment and what
isn’t?
General maintenance items such as new gutters, roof, windows,
siding etc are not assessable items. The lead contributors to an
increased assessment include but are not limited to: discovery of air
conditioning, decks, porches, patios, sheds, additions, garages,
carports, in-ground pools, and barns.
Does this have anything to do with my principal
residence exemption?
No, this inspection will in no way affect your principal residence
status.
Is there any way to protest the inspection and/or what
is found?
Every year at the end of February a notice of assessment is mailed
to every property in the Township of Northville. (The form states THIS
IS NOT A BILL at the top.) Once it is received please review the
information provided. A list of dates and times to protest at the
local March Board of Review will be included. Failure to receive the
notice does not invalidate assessed and taxable values, so please call
our office by the end of February if you have not received your
assessment notice. The March Board of Review is the only time a
taxpayer can appeal their residential home value. If it is missed the
taxpayer forfeits their rights to appeal their values for the
remainder of the year.
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