The primary function of the Assessor's Office is to maintain up-to-date records on all properties within its jurisdiction.
Information including current ownership, legal description, location of easements, property dimensions, improvements, and land use.
The assessor is mandated by state law to establish uniform and equitable assessments to insure that property owners will contribute only their fair share of the taxes needed to provide the services we enjoy.
As properties are sold, market studies are conducted to determine the ratios at which comparable properties are being sold in various neighborhoods throughout the community.

Assessment rolls completed in March of each year are subject to scrutiny at the annual meeting of the Board of Review.
This three-member board, consisting of tax paying Lathrup Village residents appointed by the City Council, will hear the protests of anyone wishing to contest their property assessment.
Petitioners should be prepared to present evidence that their assessment exceeds 50% of the current market value.
AGGREIVED TAX PAYERS SHOULD CALL THE TREASURER'S OFFICE AT (248) 557-2600 Ext. 227
DURING THE LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE BOARD OF REVIEW.
THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO HEAR ONLY THOSE PETITIONS WITH SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS.