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Resident questions county assessor's taxation of portable sheds; commissioners to review solicitor opinion
Summary
A resident raised concerns during public comment that portable sheds not attached to the ground and without utilities should not be taxed, citing a 2017 solicitor opinion; commissioners said they will review the matter with the county solicitor and assessor.
During public comment a resident identified as Gordon asked the commissioners why portable storage sheds in his township are being taxed. He said a 2017 solicitor opinion (referenced in the comment) concluded that portable sheds not attached to the ground and lacking electric or water should not be assessed for property tax. Gordon said the county's new assessor has begun taxing these sheds and that affected residents are upset.
A commissioner said the board could not answer on the spot and would review the document with the county solicitor and chief assessor and return with an official response. The commissioner noted residents can still file assessment appeals if they wish, but said staff would investigate the solicitor opinion and the assessor's current practice.
No formal board action was taken at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to research the matter and respond to the commenter after consultation with the solicitor and assessor.
