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Johnston County residents urge changes, raise affordability concerns after mass property revaluation
Summary
Dozens of residents told the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that new property revaluations produced large increases and undue financial stress; tax office staff outlined appeal routes, elderly/disabled relief, and agricultural program rules.
Dozens of Johnston County property owners told the Board of Commissioners during public comment that their 2024–2025 revaluation notices showed large increases and could cause unaffordable tax bills.
The county tax office explained the reappraisal is driven in part by state requirements and described three ways to appeal, special programs for older and disabled residents, and the criteria for agricultural and forestry tax programs.
The revaluation process and public reaction
Residents across the county described large percentage increases on their notices and said appraisers did not inspect their properties in person. "She did not walk any of our property," said Mike Munden, who told the board his land had increased as much as 183% despite portions being flooded and unusable. Theresa Jernigan said her 25-acre family farm showed a 300% increase and said her 89‑year‑old father could not afford the…
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