City of Berkley

Buyer is seeking qualified companies or units of government to provide ongoing assessing services. The selected company will work within the Treasury/Finance Departments to maintain property appraisal programs for 7,763 parcels. Services include maintaining assessment rolls, processing exemptions, representing the city in appeals, and communicating with the public on assessing issues.

• 5/27/2025 - Questions submission deadline
• 5/30/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) Level 4 Assessor on staff
• Experience in municipal assessing services
• Proficiency in BS&A/Equalizer software

• Maintain assessment rolls for ad valorem and specific tax rolls
• Process Principle Residence Exemptions and Property Transfer Affidavits
• Analyze property sales to determine values and assessment adjustments
• Update and appraise new construction to establish property assessments
• Process Personal Property Statements with annual inspection
• Represent City in assessment appeals to Board of Review and Tax Tribunal
• Prepare and work with all Boards of Review in July, December, and March
• Perform land divisions in compliance with State Land Division Act
• Track captured values in tax capture districts
• Process poverty exemption applications and hold annual workshops