Services
Assessment Administration
As the function of property tax and assessment administration has grown increasingly complex, many jurisdictions, especially smaller ones, have had difficulty conforming with assessment regulations and requirements. These jurisdictions also experience difficulties in finding a qualified persons to serve as assessor as well as budgeting for their adequate compensation. MHAI provides assessment administration utilizing cost efficiencies, new technology and valuation expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full–time assessor.
Reassessment Services
The purpose of a reassessment is to ensure that all properties are assessed fairly at a uniform level of assessment. If market values increase or decrease over time and the assessments do not properly reflect these changes, some property taxpayers could pay more or less than their fair share of taxes.. Reassessments are intended to restore taxation fairness within the community. MHAI has completed numerous reassessments projects over the year starting from the planning phase and continuing through to the implementation of the final assessment roll. We pride ourselves in customer service, process transparency and accurate valuations.
Reassessment Monitor
During a reassessment, a monitor typically overviews the project. As project monitor MVSI will assure IAAO & NYS procedures are followed as required to assure fair and equitable results. We will provide independent statistical testing for all parcels within the municipality providing the confidence and support required to discuss new assessments with your constituents.
Homestead Tax Option Implementation
The local Homestead option is implemented to prevent a large shift of the property tax burden to the residential class of property owners after a revaluation. In a revaluation, the law requires that changes made to individual property assessments are correct and uniform. These changes may result in increases to some individual residential property owners whose properties were under assessed before the revaluation. The homestead tax option helps prevent any large shift to the residential class of properties. MHAI first implemented this tax option over fifteen years ago and continues to maintain a number of village assessment rolls that continue to exercise this option.
Small Claims Valuation & Defense
Michael Haberman Associates has handled small claims review for various municipalities. Since 1993 our firm negotiated small claim assessment review cases for Nassau County as well as representing the county at court hearings. Other municipalities, to name a few, include The Town of Babylon, Town of Huntington, Town of Southampton, City of Glen Cove, Villages of Garden City, East Hills, Sea Cliff, Lake Success, Muttontown, Farmingdale, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Huntington Bay, Kings Point, Russell Gardens, Port Washington North, Thomaston Amityville and Lindenhurst.
Certiorari Valuation & Defense
Michael Haberman Associates, Inc has completed commercial appraisals for certiorari proceedings for over 25 years. We also facilitate settlements through direct negotiations with petitioner's representatives. This process provides fair and equitable valuations plus tremendous savings for the municipality.
Building Permit Review and Valuation
Property inventory is the backbone of an assessment roll. Our comprehensive review of building permits enables our team to update assessment records and assessment values in a timely accurate manner. Posting property changes in a timely manner enables a municipality to provide fair and equitable values while stabilizing the municipal tax rate.
Statistical Analysis
Understanding State reports for Equalization Rates and Residential Assessment Ratios (RAR) are a daunting task. Our firm will analyze your market providing you the information needed to discuss these ratios with the Office of Real Estate Property Services (ORPTS) and your constituents. Additionally, if you are contemplating a reassessment project, analytical testing is the only way to determine the effects a revaluation project will have on your residents.
Appraisal Services
We have 45 years experience completing real estate appraisals for potential municipal real estate transfers. Such transfers include selling off unused municipal property or friendly purchases of additional property for a public project. Our experience working with municipalities provides the insight needed to complete a stress-free assignment.
Patriot Properties Inc.
We have teamed with Patriot Properties in order to provide an assessment management and computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) program that is affordable to the municipality. The team of MHAI and Patriot Properties is committed to helping assessors efficiently implement assessment administration and determine the most accurate property values utilizing our expert appraisal services along with innovative CAMA software. The collaboration produces a defensible tax roll by integrating powerful technology and responsive support backed by consistent leadership with decades of mass appraisal experience.