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Bannock County commissioners deny Patty Ann Murillos request for property tax relief
Summary
At a hardship hearing, the county denied a request for relief on a Johnny Creek parcel after staff said Murillo holds a homeowner's exemption on a different property and the tax arrears were small; commissioners encouraged applying for available exemptions and said the family may return if circumstances change.
Bannock County commissioners denied a request on first-half 2024 property taxes for 3575 Johnny Creek during a hardship hearing, saying the property owner already holds a homeowner's exemption on a different parcel and is not in immediate risk of tax loss. The motion to deny relief passed by voice vote.
The decision matters because Murillo asked for help after losing access to credit tied to a HELOC and credit-card accounts, which her son said left the household short while he undergoes recurring cancer treatment. County staff told commissioners the past-due amount on the Johnny Creek parcel is…
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