assessment ratio

The ratio of assessed value to market value. For example, if the property tax applies to $40,000 when a property has a market value of $100,000 - the assessment ratio is .40 or 40% as follows:

$40,000 รท $100,000 = .40 or 40%

The assessment ratio will be a function of the state in which the property is located.

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