ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
Location: 112 Mad Tom Rd. East Dorset, VT (Second Floor)
Mailing Address: PO Box 715 East Dorset, VT 05253
Phone: 802-362-4571 ext. 6
Fax: 802-362-5156
Email: dorsetlister@gmail.com
Assessors:
Margot Schoffstall
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (Summers Friday: 8am to noon)
Mission Statement: The Assessors are dedicated to providing property owners in the Town of Dorset, our local government and community fair, equitable and accurate property assessments according to Federal, State and Town statutes and regulations. The Assessors will implement the best local assessment practices possible that challenges the Assessors to produce the most equitable assessment possible. We strive to serve all persons in a courteous professional manner, provide access to public information and assist and educate taxpayers on assessment procedures and regulations.
Responsibilities of the Office: Our primary responsibility is to appraise all real property in Town which is subject to taxation, in compliance with applicable Vermont State Statutes. In most instances this will be fair market value. Annual appraisal activities include updating changes resulting from building permits, inspections of neighborhoods on a cyclical basis and continual market analysis to follow value trends. In addition, periodic revaluations may also be mandated by the State. Should you have any concerns regarding your current assessment, general questions or suggestions, please feel free to e-mail or call. You may also visit our office on the second floor of the Town Office Building, where property cards and tax maps are available for review.
Information Available & Records Available for Public Review:
1. Property transfer information (Granter and Grantee, deed book and page, sale date, and sale price)
2. Property ownership information, mailing addresses (updated on a regular basis)
3. Property record cards
4. Tax maps
5. Copies of recent Grand Lists, in hardcopy and digital form
6. Recent Property Sales
7. State Land Use Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 715 East Dorset, VT 05253
Phone: 802-362-4571 ext. 6
Fax: 802-362-5156
Email: dorsetlister@gmail.com
Assessors:
Margot Schoffstall
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (Summers Friday: 8am to noon)
Mission Statement: The Assessors are dedicated to providing property owners in the Town of Dorset, our local government and community fair, equitable and accurate property assessments according to Federal, State and Town statutes and regulations. The Assessors will implement the best local assessment practices possible that challenges the Assessors to produce the most equitable assessment possible. We strive to serve all persons in a courteous professional manner, provide access to public information and assist and educate taxpayers on assessment procedures and regulations.
Responsibilities of the Office: Our primary responsibility is to appraise all real property in Town which is subject to taxation, in compliance with applicable Vermont State Statutes. In most instances this will be fair market value. Annual appraisal activities include updating changes resulting from building permits, inspections of neighborhoods on a cyclical basis and continual market analysis to follow value trends. In addition, periodic revaluations may also be mandated by the State. Should you have any concerns regarding your current assessment, general questions or suggestions, please feel free to e-mail or call. You may also visit our office on the second floor of the Town Office Building, where property cards and tax maps are available for review.
Information Available & Records Available for Public Review:
1. Property transfer information (Granter and Grantee, deed book and page, sale date, and sale price)
2. Property ownership information, mailing addresses (updated on a regular basis)
3. Property record cards
4. Tax maps
5. Copies of recent Grand Lists, in hardcopy and digital form
6. Recent Property Sales
7. State Land Use Information
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GRAND LIST:
| Dorset Grand List 2024-25 |
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Reappraisal 2024:
During 2024 Dorset will be going through a full town wide reappraisal. The last full townwide reappraisal in Dorset was done in 2006. The Town is under an order from the State of Vermont to complete the reappraisal because the Dorset Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) is currently 71%.
Dorset has hired New England Municipal Consultants (NEMC) to conduct the work. They have done similar projects in Manchester and Ludlow.
Dorset has hired New England Municipal Consultants (NEMC) to conduct the work. They have done similar projects in Manchester and Ludlow.
