What is an assessment?

An assessment is the percentage of the market value of your property.  The percentage is known as the predetermined ratio.  In Luzerne County the assessment represents 100% of the appraised (full market value) as of the base year.

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1. What is an assessment?
2. What is millage?
3. How do I calculate my approximate property tax based on the posted millage rates?
4. How do I appeal my assessment?
5. What are the different types of hearings?
6. How do I change my address on my tax bill?
7. What are the standard procedures a county assessor should follow upon entering onto your property?
8. What are the responsibilities of a Field Investigator?
9. Will a Field Investigator go onto a property clearly marked “No Trespassing”
10. Will a Field Investigator enter the inside of my home?