Do you have to let the assessor in when an inspection is requested?

No. However, when an interior inspection is not allowed, the assessor will attempt to update the records by looking at the outside of the property and using any other information available. To ensure an accurate assessment, it is to your advantage to allow the assessor inside your property if requested.

When reviewing properties in the City of Salem where the owner is not at home, the assessor will leave an information request on your door, if information is needed. You may then call back to the assessor's office with the information.

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1. Why do we have property tax?
2. What is the authority given by state to conduct reassessments?
3. What is the definition of market value?
4. How is property appraised?
5. Why do assessed values change each reassessment?
6. How can a change be made without an interior inspection?
7. Do you have to let the assessor in when an inspection is requested?
8. How can my assessment change if I haven't done anything to my property?
9. Why do some properties increase more than other properties?