Assessments placed on taxable property are multiplied by the mill rate to determine the amount of taxes each property will pay. In addition to assessing various properties, the Orange Assessor s Office also administers certain state and local tax exemption programs for the blind, totally disabled, elderly homeowners, veterans, manufacturer s equipment and machinery exemption, for property classified as farm, forest and open space. The Assessor s Office is charged with the responsibility of verifying qualifying income and sales prices for affordable housing candidates. The Assessor s office, a full service department, is utilized by a wide range of professionals. Appraisers, attorneys, real estate agents, federal and state agencies, developers, and title searchers frequent the information contained within the office.
Customized reports are available on diskette, CD ROM, or in hard copy.
Affordable Housing The Town of Orange has two forms of affordable housing. Military Site Housing is affordable housing where the Town of Orange owns the land and an eligible purchaser owns a leasehold interest in the property. To inquire on availability and who could qualify as an eligible purchaser, ask for a copy of the Military Site Housing prospectus. Non-military affordable housing is available in certain privately owned complexes. For a listing of units deed restricted as affordable housing contact the Planning and Zoning Office.