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County appraiser warns valuations rising; commissioners request quarterly reports on exemptions and BOTA activity

2627437 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

Atchison County Appraiser Holly Hackathorn presented valuation trends and a proposed vendor for change‑of‑value notices; commissioners asked for quarterly reports on pending exemptions, Board of Tax Appeals activity and valuation breakdowns to inform budgeting.

Holly Hackathorn, Atchison County appraiser, told commissioners on Jan. 28 that countywide property values are rising in many areas and that the office will begin quarterly reporting on pending exemptions and change orders to reduce late‑year budget surprises.

The briefing matters because valuation changes and late exemptions can materially affect the county’s taxable base and the revenue available for next year’s budget.

Hackathorn presented three vendor estimates for printing and mailing change‑of‑value notices (CVNs) and recommended a vendor she called Copy Co. (quoted at $5,460.06) for printing, double‑sided notices, envelopes and postage for approximately 9,431 mailings. The commission approved the purchase…

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