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NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN THE BOARD OF REVIEW

 A revaluation of property assessments in the Village of Centuria shall occur for the 2022 assessment year. The approximate dates of the revaluation notices being sent to property owners is expected to be in August. Please also notice that the Assessor has certain statutory authority to enter land as described in state law (secs. 943.13 and 943.15, Wis. Stats.). 

   State law allows entry onto private property or a construction site (not including buildings, agricultural land or pasture, or livestock confinement areas) once per year (assessment cycle), for property tax assessment purposes unless the property owner authorizes additional visits. The following are requirements under state law: 

• Purpose – reason for the entry must be to make an assessment on behalf of the state or a political subdivision 
• Date – entry must be on a weekday during daylight hours, or at another time as agreed upon with the property owner
• Duration – assessor’s visit must not be more than one hour 
• Scope – assessor must not open doors, enter through open doors, or windows, without owners permission.
• Notice – if the property owner or occupant is not present, the assessor must leave a notice on the principal building providing the owner information on how to contact them  

The ability to enter land is subject to several qualifications and limitations, as described within the foregoing statutes. Copies of the applicable statutes can be obtained at public websites throughout the State of Wisconsin, and from the Wisconsin State Legislature website or a copy may be obtained from the municipal clerk upon payment of applicable copying charges.