Residents in Canby, Gladstone, and a portion of Tualatin within Clackamas County should expect to see county appraisers in their neighborhoods, starting in early November, as announced by the county’s Assessment & Taxation Department. The team will focus on residential properties and lots, conducting reappraisals which are slated to last between six to eight weeks, weather conditions factoring in the schedule. According to an official statement from the Clackamas County, this effort aims to ensure property assessments are fair and equitable by updating the building and land inventory records.
A visual aid in the form of a map is provided to help the community identify the exact areas up for reappraisal; which encompasses approximately 8,300 properties around Canby, 3,100 in Gladstone, and under 1,000 in the Tualatin area falling within the scope of this year’s campaign, the photographs taken by appraisers from their vehicles signify that most homeowners won't need to engage with the appraisers directly, as reported by the Clackamas County.
For those concerned about recognizing these official appraisers, Clackamas County assures that identifying them will be straightforward. They will be driving county-marked vehicles, working in pairs, wearing noticeable bright orange vests, and they'll be carrying county-issued identification badges, as per the county's message with regard to privacy and safety measures for both residents and staff members involved in the process.
If questions or concerns arise regarding the reappraisals, residents are encouraged to reach out to the #ClackCo Assessment and Taxation Department via their email—[email protected]. The department is reaching out proactively to keep the community well-informed and to alleviate any potential anxieties about the presence and actions of the appraisal teams as they canvas the neighborhoods, the safety and privacy of those involved is a top priority for the Clackamas County who additionally provides resources for those eager to learn more about tax and property inquiries through the Assessment and Taxation office.
