Griggs County accepts 5% assessment decrease driven by state ag‑land valuation change
Tax director presented the 2026 assessment showing an overall 5% decrease tied to a 6% reduction in the state's agricultural land value; commissioners accepted the sales ratio and equalization totals and discussed impacts on next year's 3% budget cap.
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Tax Director Linda presented the 2026 total assessment and explained the county’s overall assessed value fell by about 5% from last year. She said this was primarily due to a mandated 6% reduction in agricultural land values set by the state: "the overall decrease was 5%" was the concise summary given to the board.
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