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Homeowner says Thomas fire cut land values 30–40%; board to consider jurisdiction
Summary
David Otis told the Ventura County Assessment Appeals Board that land values in his Camarillo neighborhood fell sharply after the Thomas fire and asked to amend his appeal to dispute the land/improvement allocation. The board agreed to address the jurisdictional question at the next hearing and continued the matter to allow assessor review.
David Otis, an appellant in a calamity reassessment case, told the Assessment Appeals Board that land values in his Camarillo neighborhood have declined substantially since the Thomas fire and asked the board to consider an amendment to his appeal.
Otis said comparables and listings show a sustained market decline and told the board that "APN values are roughly 30 to 40% devalued due to what's happened in the area" (recorded…
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