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Common Assessment Questions
Assessment Process
How does the assessor value property?
How does my assessment affect taxes?
What if I think my assessment might not be Correct?
How do I know if my Assessment is Fair?
What is the Board of Review and what evidence do I need to present during a hearing?
What happens after the Board of Review makes its decision?
Market Value versus Assessed Value
What is a "Valid" or Market Sale?
Do the market values of all properties change at the same rate and over the same time frame?
Does the location of my property influence its value?
Why do assessors avoid considering foreclosure or estate sales when calculating assessments?
If market values do go down, doesn't that mean our taxes should decrease along with them?
Why am I paying taxes on an assessment that's higher than my property is worth?
Assessment Changes and Adjustments
Will I be notified if there is a change in my assessment?
How can my assessment change when I haven't done anything to my property?
Can my assessment change in the years between citywide revaluations?
Can the assessment on my property be changed even if the assessor has not been inside my property?
What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?
Will my assessment go up if I repair my property?
I have a refinance appraisal – Will you change my assessment to the appraiser's value?
Taxes and Tax Bills
What are Property Taxes used for?
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Jason Williams
City Assessor
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Assessor's Office
Physical Address
7525 W Greenfield Avenue
Room 102
West Allis, WI 53214
Phone: 414-302-8230Fax: 414-302-8238
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PUBLIC HOURS
Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.