An improvement as defined by the Revenue Commissioner's Office is any structure located on your property. This includes your home, detached garage, storage and utility buildings, or any free standing structure located within the boundaries of your property.
Other types of improvements include any completed construction that adds square footage and or value to your home such as additional rooms, decks, swimming pools, boat docks, covered/uncovered porches, sunrooms, carports, etc. that may or may not be attached to your home. All improvements must be reported to the Revenue Commissioner's Office in a timely manner to avoid penalty.
It is not necessary to report painting, re-roofing, replacing siding, etc., or any routine maintenance made to the exterior of your home or structures assessed to your property. You are not required to report Improvements made to the interior of your home unless the square footage is affected.
If you have a question regarding a specific improvement, please contact our Assessing Department at 574-8736.