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Durham residents press commissioners on reappraisal, $62 million in federal relief; tax office and manager outline appeal process and outreach
Summary
At the March 10 Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting, residents raised concerns about a county property reappraisal and how roughly $62 million in federal COVID-relief funds were allocated. County staff described outreach, appeals procedures and availability of one-on-one meetings with appraisers.
Several Durham residents used the March 10 Durham County Board of Commissioners meeting to raise concerns about recent property reappraisals and county spending from federal COVID-relief funds.
Resident Victoria Peterson told commissioners she wanted more transparency on recipients of roughly $62,000,000 in federal relief funds and asked to meet with county leadership. “I want to come back and see you again. I definitely want to meet with the county manager,” Peterson said during the public-comment period.
County staff and elected officials responded with procedural and contact information. Durham County Tax Administrator Kiara Ardole said reappraisal notices were mailed the week of Feb. 28 and encouraged property owners who disagree with assessed values…
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