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Committee coalesces around outreach, exemptions and revenue ideas to address assessment equity
Summary
Buncombe County panelists proposed a set of actionable recommendations including better outreach, a paid liaison, expanded exemptions for seniors/disabled, stronger permit enforcement and using short-term-rental revenue to fund homeowner assistance.
Members of the Buncombe County property reappraisal committee used the May 18 meeting’s second half to convert concerns about data and equity into preliminary recommendations for commissioners.
Why it matters: committee recommendations will guide whether Buncombe County changes outreach, staffing and program priorities tied to the current reappraisal and future assessment cycles. Several proposals would require new county budget authority or state-level policy changes.
What the committee proposed
Outreach and education — Committee members recommended increased public education about the reappraisal process using social media, faith-based and nonprofit partners, and a dedicated community liaison. The liaison would be a paid position that explains assessments…
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