Residents of the Village of Sister Bay may notice appraisers working throughout the community beginning Monday as field work gets underway for the village's 2027 property re-evaluation.

Action Appraisers, the village's contracted assessment firm, will conduct field work from July 6 through Oct. 2 as part of the re-evaluation process. Village officials said postcard notifications have already been mailed to property owners notifying them of the upcoming inspections.

During the field work period, appraisers will review properties to verify assessment records and collect information used to prepare the 2027 assessment roll. Officials said all Action Appraisers field staff will wear official company identification badges, and their vehicles will be clearly marked with the company logo.

The re-evaluation is intended to ensure properties are assessed fairly and equitably based on current market values. State law requires municipalities to maintain assessments that closely reflect market value, and periodic revaluations help ensure assessment records remain accurate.

Property re-evaluation does not automatically result in higher property taxes. While a property's assessed value may change, the amount a property owner ultimately pays also depends on local tax levies established by municipalities, school districts and other taxing jurisdictions.

For more information about the field work or the re-evaluation process, please visit the Action Appraisers website.