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Alleghany County tax office begins field reviews for 2027 property revaluation; appraisers to visit Piney Creek area next
Summary
Tax administrator Rita Miller told commissioners that the county’s 2027 revaluation work begins with field reviews in the Piney Creek area; all properties will be photographed and appraisers will display identification in the field.
Rita Miller, Alleghany County tax administrator, told the Board of Commissioners that preparation for the 2027 countywide revaluation is underway and that field reviews will start in the Piney Creek area in May.
Miller said every residential and commercial property in the county will be photographed and reviewed to ensure the appraisal data accurately reflects property improvements and addresses. Appraisers from Vincent Valuation Firm will drive vehicles marked with county door magnets, wear safety vests and carry photo lanyards so property owners can request identification. If measurements are required, appraisers will knock on doors to speak with owners or occupants; if no one is home, a door hanger will be left requesting updated information.
About two weeks before fieldwork begins, the tax office will send postcards to postal box holders to notify property owners of the upcoming visits. Miller advised that posted land will not be entered and that appraisal staff will instead use aerial photography and existing office records for those properties. She provided a public contact number for questions and said the tax office will post updates about the fieldwork schedule on the county Facebook page.
Why this matters: Revaluations affect tax records and future tax calculations. Miller emphasized identification and public notification steps to help owners recognize legitimate county appraisers and to limit confusion during field reviews.
