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Kootenai County commissioners grant small waivers, refunds and one statutory exemption for property taxes
Summary
Kootenai County commissioners approved four administrative adjustments on property tax accounts — a partial waiver of interest and late fees for a homeowner with an incorrect address, a small waiver after a late postmark, a refund for an occupancy overpayment and a statutory exemption that reduced taxes on one parcel to $0.
Kootenai County commissioners on Tuesday approved four administrative adjustments to property tax accounts, including a 10% waiver of accrued interest and late fees for one homeowner whose tax bill was mailed to the wrong town and a small 10% waiver tied to a delayed postmark from the U.S. Postal Service.
The approvals came during a consent-style portion of the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners meeting, when the board considered requests from taxpayers and staff recommendations from the treasurer and assessor. Commissioners voted unanimously on each motion.
The first case involved a homeowner identified in county records as "Mister Angus," who told the board he had received a bill showing he was "3 years past due" but the notices had been mailed to an incorrect town and ZIP. "I did get a letter saying I was 3 years past due but it was also addressed to my correct street number and…
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