What is the Town of Salems Tax Rate and Ratio?
The Tax rate is $13.21 (year 2007). The assessment ratio is 110%. • What does it mean that the towns’ ratio is 110%? This means that the town is assessing at 110% of market value. The average assessment represents approximately 110% of what the property would sell for on the open market. • What information can I get from the Vision website? Specific data available includes lot size, ownership and sales information, photos, sketches, outbuildings and specific data as pertains to the age and size of the building along with the number of rooms, baths, bedrooms and other construction details. • Where can I get information on exemptions? Please see the Assessing page for more information. If you don’t find the answer to your questions, please contact our office. • Who must pay a Resident Tax? Anyone between the ages of 18-65 as of April 1 must sign up as a resident in the Assessor’s Office. You will need to bring proof of residence. This must be done prior to registering a vehicle with the
