Property data inspections have begun throughout the City of Fall River

The Assessors’ Department is providing notice that cyclical property data inspections have begun throughout the City as of April 4, 2022 and will end on March 1, 2023.

Inspections will begin in the South end and work their way throughout the City ending with the North. The Assessors are required by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, to conduct a periodic data inspection of residential, commercial, industrial and exempt parcels in the city at least once every 10 years to ensure that the property data, which forms the basis of all the tax assessments, is correct. No inspector will enter a home uninvited, or when there is not an adult resident at least 18 years old present. All inspectors will be wearing and clearly displaying their identification badges and the Police Department have been notified and have their vehicle information on file.

According to a statement, the inspectors will first request an interior inspection of the property, if there’s no one home or no response, they will continue with an exterior inspection by measuring and listing any changes made to the building and land. The Assessors’ will mail a notice to those property owners that were not available for interior inspections to schedule an appointment. These inspections generally take 10-15 minutes. The inspection consists of verification of data on all interior, including basements & attics, and exterior, including other improvements such as garage, pool, sheds, barns,
decks, patios, etc. At the end of the interior inspection the inspector will request for a signature on the property record card by either the property owner or person allowing the inspection as verification of the interior inspection.

If you any questions or concerns, contact their office at (508) 324-2300 or email them at assessors@fallriverma.org .