Government: Departments
Tax Assessor
The Vernon Township Division of Tax Assessments, within the Vernon Township Department of Administration, is responsible for the following:
- valuing all real and personal property in the township for purposes of assessment and taxation
- preparing the tax list
- maintaining the township tax map
- conducting property appraisals for municipal purposes
The table below provides an overview of the total assessed valuation for the Township of Vernon on January 30, 2014. As it relates to property taxes, the valuation is used in determining the annual tax rate and apportioning tax dollars for the the township, the public school district and the county.
| Class | Type | # Parcels | Land Value | Improv. Value | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacant | 2,182 | $79,485,400 | $79,485,400 | |
| 2 | Residential | 10,673 | $1,146,060,800 | $1,195,162,600 | $2,341,223,400 |
| 3A | Farm (Regular) | 120 | $16,213,100 | $22,631,100 | $38,844,200 |
| 3B | Farm (Qualified) | 197 | $1,579,500 | $1,579,500 | |
| 4A | Commercial | 336 | $80,315,400 | $83,763,300 | $164,078,700 |
| 4B | Industrial | 23 | $4,505,800 | $17,954,400 | $22,460,200 |
| 4C | Apartment | 4 | $750,000 | $1,936,700 | $2,686,700 |
| RATABLE TOTAL | 13,535 | $1,328,910,000 | $1,321,448,100 | $2,650,358,100 | |
| Class | Type | # Parcels | Land Value | Improv. Value | Total Value |
| 15A | Public Schools | 7 | $3,239,900 | $45,703,200 | $48,943,100 |
| 15B | Other School | 0 | |||
| 15C | Public Property | 370 | $122,884,300 | $8,991,700 | $131,876,000 |
| 15D | Charitable | 25 | $5,948,300 | $10,630,800 | $16,579,100 |
| 15E | Cemetery | 4 | $454,600 | $73,300 | $527,900 |
| 15F | Miscellaneous | 38 | $6,010,200 | $7,014,300 | $13,024,500 |
| EXEMPT TOTAL | 444 | $138,537,300 | $72,413,300 | $210,950,600 | |