Building Something New?

New Construction and Additions

New construction is generally assessable and may increase the taxable value of your property.

Examples: New room addition, pool, spa, deck and patio cover

Normal maintenance, repair or replacement of existing structures/items will not increase your taxable value.

Examples: Kitchen or bathroom remodel, new roof and garage door

TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS

New construction is taxable if it adds value to the property and is not considered normal maintenance or repair.
New improvements, such as room additions, patio covers, pools, spas, decks, sunrooms and flatwork, may increase your taxable value.
Rehabilitation work is more structural in nature than remodeling work and is usually assessable. It may involve substantial changes to the plumbing system, electrical system, framing or foundation and can extend the usable life (effective age) of a building.
New construction that adds value to the property will generate a one-time supplemental assessment that represents the market value of the new improvements.

Repairing or replacing an existing roof, fixture or appliance will not affect your taxable value.
Remodeling work is generally not assessable unless it adds new square footage to an improvement. Remodeling is primarily cosmetic and can include new carpeting, countertops, cabinets or windows. While remodeling work usually improves a building's appearance, it does not change the effective age of the building.