AMH seeks countywide "2.5" quality-class equalization; board largely upholds assessor

AMH Nevada and representatives from AMH’s portfolio pressed the Clark County Board of Equalization on Feb. 20, arguing that many of the company’s build‑for‑rent subdivisions should be classified at a lower construction-quality category ("2.5") rather than the assessor’s higher "3.0" ratings, and that equalization across AMH communities would correct what the developer called inconsistent classification practices.

AMH spokesman Mike Churchfield told the board the interiors and building products across the company’s communities are essentially identical and argued those similarities justify moving multiple AMH neighborhoods from a 3.0 to a 2.5 “quality class.” Churchfield provided photo comparables from AMH communities and non‑AMH neighborhoods he said were similar in finish level and layout. He said the company’s maintenance and…