Assessing

The function of the Assessor's Department is to value all taxable real and personal property in the Township annually through the completion of an annual Assessment Roll. 

Contact Us

Bonny L. Moore

Township Assessor
assessor@oceolatwp.org
Phone: (517) 546-3259, ext. 229

Lindsay Scott

Assistant Assessor
lscott@oceolatwp.org
Phone: (517) 546-3259, ext. 233

LuAnn Pless

Assessor Assistant
lpless@oceolatwp.org
Phone: (517) 546-3259, ext. 228

Assessor Responsibilities

The department is responsible for the following:

  • Inspecting and collecting data on existing and new construction, including additions and losses to taxable property, as well as continually studying and analyzing the local real estate market to determine property value as of tax day, which is December 31 of each year.

  • Verifying sales including inspecting and collection data from properties that have sold or transferred.

  • Maintaining the Property Record Cards for all properties, consisting of name, address, and legal description, including building sketches, legal descriptions, square footage, year built, etc.

  • Maintaining all Principal Residence Exemption filings, Rescissions, and related records.

  • Maintaining Property Transfer Affidavits

  • Maintaining the mapping system by processing all approved splits and combinations of property, including the issuance of parcel numbers.

  • Providing the means of assessment appeal through the March Board of Review and correcting mutual mistakes of fact or clerical error through the July and December Boards of Review.

  • Preparing and defending all assessment petitions to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

  • Preparing all reports, forms, and warrants mandated by the State of Michigan and Livingston County Equalization Department.

  • Preparing all Special Assessment Rolls as required under State Law and Township Board Resolution.

  • Personal Property Statements are filed with this office.

  • The department provides property data to local realtors, fee appraisers, lenders, taxpayers, and the general public daily.

  • Veterans Exemptions Applications including all required paperwork are filed with the Assessor, who approves the exemptions

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