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Assessor previews reappraisal of about 45,000 parcels; board approves 89 tax adjustments tied to court ruling
Summary
Ada County Assessor Brad Smith said appraisers will reappraise roughly 45,000 parcels over the coming year for the 2026 assessment notices; the board approved 89 tax cancellations/adjustments related to a state court decision and homestead exemptions.
Ada County Assessor Brad Smith told the board on Aug. 5 that county appraisers will begin a reappraisal effort covering roughly 45,000 residential and commercial parcels over the coming year in preparation for 2026 assessment notices.
Smith said assessors completed "summer school" training and will perform drive‑by inspections and exterior photographs as part of the reappraisal. He emphasized that appraisers do not enter properties. The county will send a postcard with a PIN to property owners so they may review and update property characteristics online; owners can request an inspection if they identify inaccuracies.
"We do send a survey out, which is a postcard and it comes with a PIN number. And they can actually go on our website, follow the survey, and go through our characteristics to verify that those are accurate," Smith said.
Earlier on the agenda the board approved 89 tax cancellations/adjustments the assessor described as largely the result of a state spring court case. Smith said many parcels will receive the full $125,000 homestead exemption credit as a non‑prorated adjustment.
Treasurer Rob Brown said the treasurer’s office will incorporate the approved cancellations into the tax rolls and generate tax bills in mid‑November to reflect the adjustments.
The board approved the tax cancellations by voice vote and instructed staff to coordinate changes between the Assessor and Treasurer so tax bills reflect the corrected rolls.
