The Sevier County Assessor's Office continues its statutory mandate to evaluate all real and personal property at fair market value to serve as a foundation for local taxation. According to the county's official department information, the office focuses on conducting these duties with accuracy and equity for both taxpayers and the community.
Led by Assessor Terri Hartle, the office operates out of Suite 114 at 250 N. Main St. in Richfield, Utah. The department's mission objectives are centered on the efficient and fair completion of property evaluations as required by law. The office emphasizes a priority of providing competent and courteous service to the public through its staff.
The responsibilities of the Assessor's Office encompass several critical functions regarding local property administration. These duties include the valuation of both real and personal property, as well as ensuring strict adherence to the Greenbelt Act, also known as the Utah Farmland Assessment Act. Additionally, the office is tasked with reviewing appeals submitted to the Real Property Board of Equalization (BOE) and evaluating equity in real property valuations.
To prevent common misconceptions regarding local taxation, the Sevier County Assessor's Office clarified its specific limitations regarding tax rates. The office noted that it is not responsible for collecting taxes nor does it possess the authority to set tax rates. Instead, various taxing entities within each individual tax district determine their own tax rates based on their respective annual budgets.
The cumulative total of these individual rates is referred to as the overall tax rate or mill levy. For residents seeking to interact with the office, staff members are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays. Contact information for the Richfield office includes a primary phone line at (435) 893-0433 and a fax number at (435) 896-8888.
