Property assessor’s office was inundated with people concerned with their new values

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- Over the weekend Campbell County property owners received a letter in the mail titled “Assessment Change Notice.”

This is not a tax bill, according to Campbell County Property Assessor Brandon Partin.

The notice reflects the market value of a property determined during the county-wide revaluation program. Reappraisals are mandated by state statute.

Under state law a reappraisal cannot result in a windfall of revenue for the county, Partin said.

Receiving these notices has been jarring for some property owners. But just because a value went up doesn’t mean taxes will, he said. The only way property taxes can be raised is by a vote of the county commission.

Yesterday, the property assessor’s was inundated with people concerned with their new values.

Partin and his staff are available to discuss the new appraisals with property owners who have questions or who disagree with their new values.

They have been helpful, according to a property owner who didn’t want to be identified.

The man, who had several reappraisal notices with him, said he felt some of his appraisals were “fair” and the ones he disagreed with, the assessor’s office was working with him to adjust.

Property owners who still disagree with their new values after meeting with the assessor’s office may appeal to the County Board of Equalization.

The County Board of Equalization will meet beginning on June 3, to allow property owners who disagree with the new appraisal an opportunity to offer evidence supporting what they believe to be the actual value of their property.

Property owners still dissatisfied with their appraisal after meeting with the County Board of Equalization may then appeal to the State Board of Equalization.

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(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 4/9/2024- 6AM)

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