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Committee approves bill to standardize county property reappraisal cycles to four years
Summary
Senate bill 198, presented by Jonathan Dismang and supported in testimony by county assessors, would set a uniform four-year property reappraisal cycle (with waiver options) to reduce contractor workload and prevent surprises for homebuyers; the committee passed the measure by voice vote.
The Senate Revenue & Tax Committee approved SB198 after testimony from county assessors and a sponsor presentation by Senator Jonathan Dismang. Dismang said the bill is intended "to bring some clarity on reassessment" by moving most counties to a four-year reappraisal schedule while providing an exception process.
Washington County Assessor Russell Hill, speaking on behalf of assessors, told the committee that counties currently operate on three- or five-year cycles and that the state saw…
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