Assessor

The Assessor’s Office is charged with fairly and equitably assessing all properties in the city.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the city’s tax assessment program (real property, personal property, business equipment), maintain assessment records, and provide public access for review.

• Answer inquiries regarding state property tax exemptions, refunds, and applicable laws.

• Create and maintain the annual tax commitment, tax rolls, listings of city-owned and exempt properties, and tax map systems

The City of Bath completes a property revaluation update each year to maintain property values at 100% of market value, as required by the State. Learn more about how property values are determined, review value changes, and find your current assessed property value.

Key Data

• Tax Rate (per $1,000): $16.10.

• Tax Year: July 1 – June 30.

• Certified Assessment-to-Sale Ratio: 100%.

• Tax bills: Sent the 2nd week in September. Due date: October 15.

• 2025 Tax Commitment Date: August 28, 2025.

Abatement is a reduction in one's property tax bill. They are granted when the Assessor discovers an error in assessment or if the owner points such an error out. If the owner believes that the current value placed on their property is inaccurate, unfair, or overvalued relative to other similar properties or the current real estate market, they may file for an abatement or appeal their assessment with the Assessment Review Board

Explore available programs and requirements that may reduce your property tax burden. Find residential tax relief programs, and apply for common exemptions.