NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – In the past few years, the New Orleans Tax Assessors Office only allowed two weeks to view open assessment lists and to object to the proposed values.
More recently, the office has allowed a full month for public inspection, and Andreanecia Morris, President of the Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance, warns homeowners: view again delivered to this community in the past two years. “
Errol Williams, NOLA Tax Assessor, says, “(the extra time) allows you to review the proposed estimated value and if you disagree, you have the right to file an informal appeal with the assessor’s office. If you disagree with what we have, you can file a formal appeal with the Orleans Revision Committee. “
A quick online check will give you the uncertified or suggested value of your home. Last year, many in town got a bit of a shock last year, but the appraiser says state law is on the homeowner’s side and there shouldn’t be the same types of property tax hikes.
According to Williams: “Not really. We adhere to the state guidelines – every 4 years, but we see that the values continue to rise.
In that regard, this is an election year and Assessor Williams, who has been in office for over 30 years, faces 4 opponents and housing advocates are paying close attention to this race and other elected positions.
Morris stated, “The Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance, in collaboration with its community leader partners, will evaluate all candidates, incumbents and new candidates based on their ability to put housing first and people first become.”
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