PRESS RELEASE:
Alonso and Franco Aim to Help with Tax Relief
Recently ASI conducted a citywide reassessment of all properties in Bayonne. The revaluation was completed last month which resulted in an increase in property taxes for nearly 35% of Bayonne homeowners. Residents were given an opportunity for an informal hearing at city hall with employees of ASI to discuss discrepancies. However, much like everything during this pandemic these informal hearings were interrupted.
Bayonne residents Michael Alonso and Peter Franco are hoping to help those with concerns related to their property revaluation. “We are providing Bayonne homeowners with their full detailed property tax card and inspection notes outlining ASI’s revaluation of their homes,’ said Franco.
Alonso stated, “With this information, homeowners will be able to verify the accuracy of their assessments for example housing measurements, heating/cooling systems, and designations.”
This information would ordinarily be available to any resident upon request through the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Typically, this would take a minimum of 7 business days, however, given the State of Emergency and stay at home order for non-essential personnel an automatic thirty (30) day extension has been granted to government responses on OPRA requests.
Alonso said, “Before the coronavirus hit, homeowners were in the middle of dealing with the revaluation and now they are dealing with the most stressful situation ever.” Alonso continued “the faster we can get the information to residents the better and hopefully alleviate some financial anxiety.”
“City hall and our neighbors have a tremendous amount on their plates right now,” said Franco and “by streamlining the process it is one less thing our local government and homeowners have to worry about.”
To sign up for your free reval review residents can visit www.revalreview.com