Case Study: Town of Smithfield streamlines property assessment with EagleView imagery

Town of Smithfield Leads State in Technology for Assessment

The Town of Smithfield, a Rhode Island municipality, sought to leverage technology to better serve its constituents and manage its 8,000 parcels more efficiently. Under the guidance of Tax Assessor Suzanne Kogut, the town partnered with EagleView to implement its Pictometry aerial imagery and software solutions, aiming to modernize its property assessment and data verification processes.

EagleView provided its oblique aerial imagery and the CONNECT platform, enabling Smithfield's staff to verify property changes remotely from their desks instead of conducting physical drive-bys. This solution from EagleView delivered a significant return on investment by substantially reducing the time spent on field reviews, allowing staff to focus on other technology projects. The measurable impact included major staffing savings and the technology's adoption expanded beyond the assessor's office to departments like public safety, planning, and engineering.

Town of Smithfield

Suzanne Kogut

Tax Assessor