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Assessor: 11,492 property notices mailed; residents advised to compare nearby sales before appealing
Summary
The town's tax assessor told the council that assessment letters were mailed to every property in West Warwick and advised residents to compare nearby sales before filing appeals; hearing eligibility may be limited for taxpayers who owe back taxes.
West Warwick's tax assessor informed the Town Council March 17 that assessment letters were mailed to all town properties and offered guidance for residents considering appeals.
"Every single property in town, all 11,492 persons received a letter," Sal (Tax assessor) said. He advised homeowners that a practical first step before filing an appeal is to compare sales of similar houses in their neighborhood.
Councilors and staff noted that not every taxpayer will be eligible to appeal. The assessor said taxpayers with outstanding tax liabilities in the town may be barred from seeking an assessment hearing under the town's ordinances governing tax appeals.
The council did not take action on assessment appeals during the workshop; staff said online assessment updates may lag and encouraged residents to call the assessor's office with questions.
