Listers

The Lister is charged with determining the value of the real and personal property in the town on which the Selectboard will set a tax rate necessary to raise the money to pay for town services, the maintenance of town highways and the schools.  Due to the increasing complexity of the role, West Fairlee has hired a consultant to assist the Lister, and contracts with Vermont Appraisal Company for professional real estate assessments.

2024 Grievance Hearings Scheduled

"Change of Appraisal" notices reflecting revisions to West Fairlee property values will be mailed to the owner(s) of record (as of April 1st, 2024) on June 3rd, 2024. Each year we look at properties with ongoing construction, upgrades to the structures, or properties that have not been reviewed in recent years. Per Act 68, we are required to keep each property in town as close to market value as possible.. (tap headline to read more)