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Alexander County commissioners approve moving reappraisal to four-year cycle, effective Jan. 1, 2027
Summary
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to advance the county's property reappraisal schedule from 2031 to Jan. 1, 2027 and to adopt a four-year reappraisal cycle going forward. County staff presented cost estimates and said the change aims to reduce "sticker shock" for property owners and improve accuracy of valuations.
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 3 to advance the county's next property reappraisal from Jan. 1, 2031 to Jan. 1, 2027 and to implement subsequent reappraisals every four years.
County Manager Todd Herms said the change would spread valuation increases over a shorter period and reduce large, sudden tax increases for property owners. "I'm not advocating that people pay more taxes," Herms told commissioners during a presentation that included comparisons with neighboring counties. He said counties on a four-year cycle tend to have lower average tax rates and…
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