text: what is the legality of town tax assessor entering premises? i don't think it is necessary for an assessor to gain entry to my home. it seems to me that our forefathers died to defend our right to privacy. i think the town can assess me from outside of my house just as well as inside. our county assessor has never been in our home.  but he's more interested in the outbuildings.  contact their office, and ask to see the ruling, or law.