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Residents, school official press commissioners on tax assessments and appeals as county nears reassessment window
Summary
School and community leaders told commissioners that a low common level ratio and widespread assessment appeals are eroding taxable value; county officials said a reassessment program would take effect in January 2028 and discussed appeal procedures.
Several speakers at the Aug. 6 meeting pressed Monroe County commissioners for clarity on assessment appeals and the county's planned reassessment process.
Anna Lopez, a Pocono Mountain School District director, asked whether the county appeals board membership is public and where residents can find the list. Commissioners and staff described the appeals process and said board membership is a matter of public record. A county official explained that appeals require appraisal…
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