The Assessing Department has mailed Preliminary Reappraisal Value Notices for 2026 to all property owners in the City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex. In 2023, the City and Town contracted CATALIS Tax and CAMA Inc. to complete a reappraisal of all real estate property within the town and city for the 2026 Grand Lists. Below is a sample of the letter that was sent out.
Sample Letter: Preliminary Reappraisal Value Notice
What You Should Do
- Review your proposed property value.
- Verify your property details for accuracy.
- Compare your property with similar properties.
Informal Review
If you believe your assessment does not reflect fair market value, you may schedule an informal meeting with a CATALIS representative.
Bring supporting information such as:
- Property data corrections
- Comparable sales
- Assessment inequities
Schedule Your Meeting
[Call: 802-876-5720]
- Location: Town Office, 81 Main Street (1st Floor Conference Room)
- Dates: June 3 – June 12, 2026 (weekdays)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Deadline for scheduling: June 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Option: In-person or phone appointments available
What Happens Next
- Property data review continues until the Grand List is filed, mid-June 2026.
- The formal grievance process begins 14 days after Grand List filing.
- Preliminary values may change due to:
- Informal meetings
- Ongoing data verification
Helpful Resources
Download Property Owner Guide: Property Owner Guide to the 2026 Reappraisal
Download Assessment Reports
Town and City assessment reports (prior and proposed values
City PDF:(https://www.essexvt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16989/Essex-JCT-PDF-Data)
City Excel: (https://www.essexvt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16988/Essex-JCT-Excel-Data)
View Your Property Record Card: https://essexvt.patriotproperties.com/
- Search for your property.
- View current and prior values.
- Print your Property Record Card.
- Use built-in filters to compare properties.
Important Tax Information
An increase in assessed value does NOT automatically mean higher property taxes.
Property taxes are based on:
- Voter-approved municipal and school budgets.
- Local and state tax rates
Additional Notes
- GIS mapping is not yet updated with new values.
- Updated mapping will be available later.