At what time of year do local governments typically send assessment notices?

Local governments typically send assessment notices on March 1 to ensure that property owners are informed about their assessments in a timely manner. This date is significant because it allows for local governments to finalize property valuations after the end of the fiscal year, which often aligns with the December 31 cutoff for compiling property data. By sending out assessment notices in early March, it gives property owners the opportunity to review their assessments and address any potential discrepancies before the assessment roll is finalized for the year, which usually occurs in the late spring or early summer. This timing also aligns with the state requirements for public notice of property assessments, ensuring transparency and fairness in the assessment process.