Assessing Services

Overview

Real Estate & Property Management

Dexter, Michigan, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP for comprehensive municipal assessing services including property inspections, tax statement processing, and tribunal representation in Dexter, Michigan.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

State Tax Commission MCAO certification required
MAAO certification preferred
Minimum 8 hours per week working in-person at City Hall
Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License
For contracted position: submit proposal including background, qualifications, proposed assessor's experience, State Tax Commission certification, annual contract rate, and independent contractor insurance information
For employment position: submit resume and annual salary requirements

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Current Assessor retires on April 30th, 2026.

Questions due by April 6th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Proposals and resumes due by April 17th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Dexter

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Dexter, Michigan seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive assessing services. The selected firm will be responsible for carrying out all assessment-related tasks as outlined in the State Tax Commission’s Property Tax Calendar. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing property data through field inspections and plan reviews, updating sketches and record cards as necessary, and reviewing 20% of real property according to the City’s Assessing Plan.

The vendor will also perform an annual property tax canvas, process and distribute personal property tax statements, and analyze sales to create accurate land values and economic condition factors (ECFs) for market valuation. Additional duties include conducting appeal sessions with property owners, responding to inquiries regarding the assessing process and tax values, and defending assessments before the Tax Tribunal, in coordination with the City Attorney for full-tribunal cases. The provider will also assist the Community Development Manager with processing property splits and combinations and perform other related assessment duties as needed.

Source attribution

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