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The Board's primary responsibility is to appraise as accurately and equitably as possible all real property in the Town and Village in compliance with the Vermont State Statutes. The Grand List is a list of all properties in Woodstock and their assessments. The valuation (listing) year runs from April 1 through the following March 31st.
Other duties of the lister's office includes annual maintenance such as updating changes resulting from building permits, address changes, property transfers as well as period revaluations when mandated by the State.
State Statutes mandate more of our activities. The dates are as follows:
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April 1 - All taxable real property in Woodstock is assessed (listed) at fair market value which is then adjusted by the equalization ratio by the state (SHOULD a hyperlink go here?) check other town websites...
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April 15 - Last day to file the HS-122 Homestead Declaration form with the state. This form entitles you to be taxed at the Homestead School Tax Rate and is found in the Vermont Income Tax booklet. There is a late penalty for those who file after this date so it is VERY important to file this form on time. HS-122 FORM
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May 1 - Notices of eligibility for Disable Veteran exemptions are due in the Lister's Office.
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June - Property values are finalized for the tax year by ther lister's and the Abstract of the Grand List is lodged. Notices are mailed to all property owners who have had any changes to their assessed values and notices are placed around town regarding the Grievance Period. If a property owner wishes to grieve their assessment, they have 14 days from the date notices were either sent or posted to notify the Lister's Office and set up an appointment to grieve their assessment.
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