Why did someone from the Equalization Department visit my property?

As part of our annual Equalization Studies, our appraisers visit a number of parcels throughout Washtenaw County.  The appraiser will measure the exteriors of the structures on the property and inventory their quality and characteristics.  This is done in order to estimate market value, also called True Cash Value (TCV).  A short interview with the property owner is often helpful in valuing aspects of the property that cannot be directly observed.  If the property owner is not home, the appraiser will leave his card for future contact.

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1. Why did someone from the Equalization Department visit my property?
2. Is Equalization the same as my Assessor?
3. Will Equalization raise my taxes?
4. What is an Equalization Study?
5. Why was my property chosen for the current Equalization Study?
6. Can I refuse to participate in an Equalization Study?
7. How is an Equalization Study conducted?
8. What is County Equalization and the Equalization Report?
9. Where do I submit my Property Transfer Affidavit, PA 260 affidavit, or homestead exemption affidavit?
10. Aside from Equalization, how does assessing work in the State of Michigan generally?
11. What is the Apportionment Report?
12. Why is the Property Description Division attached to the Equalization Department?
13. How do I split or combine my property?