The Town of Sweden assessor sent out 4,114 assessment notices on April 1. Most residential property owners will see an assessment increase of about 16%; the only type of property not seeing an increase is tillable agricultural land.
An increase in assessment does not necessarily mean a property tax increase. If all taxable properties rise by about the same percentage, each property’s share of the community’s tax burden remains about the same. It is only an increase in the tax levy that would then create an increase in an individual’s taxes.
The first taxing authority to use the new assessments is the school district; that tax bill comes out in September. Next will be the county, town, and fire district tax bills in January 2023. The last taxing authority to use the new assessment roll is the Village of Brockport in June 2023. The upcoming Village of Brockport tax bill will not make use of the new assessments. This is because the new assessment roll is not finalized until July 1 each year, after the Village’s budget has been adopted and tax levy set.
Those property owners who do not believe they can sell their home at the new value may make an appointment with the Assessor (be sure to have an appraisal, market analysis, or home inspection in hand) or schedule a walk-through. Grievance Day will be held Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sweden Town Park Lodge, 4761 Redman Road. Appointments are recommended. Call 637-8683 for more information or an appointment.
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