CITY ASSESSOR DESCRIPTION The purpose of the City Assessor’s Office is to discover, list, and value all real property in the City of Suffolk. Real estate values are based on local market conditions and governed by Section 58.1-3200 of the Code of Virginia, which requires assessments to strive for one hundred percent of market value.
CITY COUNCIL TARGET AREA Financial Stability Civic Engagement & Responsive City Services
FY 23 OBJECTIVES Ensure the highest levels of accuracy and quality of assessments through the use of technological systems already in place, but underutilized. Respond to all customer inquiries and initiate resolutions to problems within one business day. Deploy new technology to enhance our website and provide better access to assessment related data for property owners as well as other private sector individuals and market participants. Provide citizen outreach and education through speaking engagements at civic leagues and homeowners associations throughout the City. Enhance the workplace environment as well as work/life balance by encouraging staff involvement in rewriting policies and procedures geared towards more efficient operations.
Growth Management and Comprehensive Planning
Ensure the long range effectiveness of the office and its ability to manage growth in the City by developing a strategic plan that incorporates the standards of the International Association of Assessing Officers and aligns with the vision and principles of City Council.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES Number of parcels assessed Number of property transfers Median Sales Price Foreclosures Assessment Appeals
FY 21 Actual 40,332 2,859 $295,000 52 118
FY 22 Projected 40,701 3,300 $305,000 65 57
FY 23 Estimated 41,500 3,300 $310,000 80 100
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