With the support of Account Manager, Jon Hebden and other MPAC staff, the City of Kitchener undertook a successful review of its city-owned properties that are subject to taxation, which resulted in savings to the municipality and worthwhile data corrections and updates. To support the review, MPAC staff reviewed the value and tax status of 5 city-owned properties.
 
“Our review took place during the pandemic, and MPAC staff used pictures we provided, building plans and phone interviews to verify the information they needed without being able to conduct on-site inspections,” says Amboka Wameyo, Property Assessment Analyst, City of Kitchener. “As a result of our review and MPAC’s support, adjustments to more than half of the properties that were reviewed led to savings in taxes payable, either through value decline or change in tax status.”
 
Changes to municipal buildings can happen throughout the year, such as new tenants, and some changes may impact the building’s tax class or result in a change in use. Periodically reviewing key properties and sharing current information with MPAC supports municipal assessment base management and helps ensure fair and equitable assessment.

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