Potter County Today

The Potter County Commissioners approved a countywide property reassessment during their Dec. 23 meeting. The multi-year project is designed to ensure that school district, municipal and county property taxes are fair and that they reflect current market conditions.

All properties within Potter County will be reviewed and reassessed. Groundwork is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026. The project will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2028, with the new assessed values becoming effective on Jan. 1, 2029. Current property values were established during the county’s most recent reassessment, dating back to 1976-77. Conducting a reassessment to reflect changes in market conditions over the past several decades was among the recommendations contained in the Kafferlin Strategies LLC intensive study of the county government in 2024-25.

Purpose of a reassessment is not to raise taxes, but rather to create an equitable distribution of the tax burden. An analysis of countywide reassessments conducted across Pennsylvania dating back many years suggests that roughly one-third of property owners will see a decrease in taxes, one-third will stay about the same, and one-third will see an increase.

Vision Government Solutions, Inc. has been contracted to conduct the reassessment. Vison is responsible for updating the Assessment Office’s computer software, collecting specified property data in the field, developing new Fair Market Values, calculating Act 319 preferential assessment (“Clean and Green”) values, conducting the informal reviews, and providing certified assessors to assist the county with formal appeals. To ensure full transparency, outreach efforts, including public meetings, mailed notifications, and online property information tools, will keep residents informed throughout the process. Additional information about the reassessment will be provided in the near future, including the establishment of a dedicated website with full details.