"Mills Act" - Tax-Saving Program for Historic Buildings - Example 2

Mills Act v. Normal Assessment - Single Family Residence - 1400 Sq. Ft. 75 Years Old

Mills Act Assessment
Income Approach to Value

Normal Assessment
Market Approach to Value

Gross Income:  ($850.00/mo x 12) = $10,200.00
Vacancy & Col loss:  (5%)            =     -$510.00 1. Assessor uses Sale Comparison Approach using sales of similar properties appropriately adjust for differences between comparable and the subject property.
Effective Gross:                          =    $ 9,690.00 2. Sales indicate market value of $150,000.00
Expenses:

Maintenance:  $600.00

 Insurance:     $400

Total Expenses:         =       -$100.00
Net Operating Income =      $8,690.00
Capitalization Rate

 Interest Rate          7.50

 Risk Rate               4.00

Depreciation Rate     2.00

Tax Rate                  1.00

Total Cap Rate         14.50%
Capitalization of Net Income:
NOI/Cap Rate  $8,690.00/.1450  = $59.931
Assessed Value =  $60,000.00 Assessed Value = $150,000.00
Estimated Property Taxes  $600.00 Estimated Taxes = $1,500.00

Net property tax savings under Mills Act = $900 (60%)

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