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Amherst County residents push back after reassessment increases; board outlines appeals process and next steps
Summary
Hundreds of Amherst County property owners told the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 2 that reassessment notices produced sharp increases — including multiple large outliers — and urged corrections, clearer communications and tax‑rate relief. The board repeated appeal steps, set a Dec. 10 appointment deadline, and moved funds to cover reassessment costs.
Hundreds of Amherst County property owners pressed the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 2 over a new countywide property reassessment that produced steep, uneven increases and local "sticker shock." Residents described parcel mix‑ups in GIS, valuation of unfinished commercial renovations as complete, and appraisal values that differ from recent third‑party appraisals.
The board chair explained the county followed state law governing assessments and said the reassessment was completed by Pearson after a competitive RFP. The chair emphasized assessments reflect market value but the tax rate is set separately by the board during the budget process and will be determined in late winter or early spring. "The last day to call for an appeal for an appointment is December 10," the chair said, and staff will continue to meet with residents after that…
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