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County official: Anson County's 2026 revaluation shows large average value increases; board weighs shorter revaluation cycle
Summary
Presenter Larry Newton and vendor Vision Government Solutions outlined the 2026 schedule of values showing average building-site increases around 60%, vacant land and residential hikes varying by township, and policy choices about moving from an eight-year revaluation cycle toward six or four years.
Anson County officials presented a draft schedule of values for the 2026 county-wide revaluation showing sizable increases in assessed values and prompted discussion about shortening the county's revaluation cycle.
Larry Newton (presentation lead) said building sites in most neighborhoods "will increase about 60%" compared with the prior schedule; vacant land could increase 75% in southern townships and 90% to 100% in northern and western townships. Newton and the vendor said residential, commercial and specialty categories vary widely by neighborhood and sales data. He said solar farms' land values will rise from about $7,500 per acre to roughly $12,000â3,000 per acre and that such land would not get an 80% personal-property discount the state applies to some equipment.
Newton described the appeals timeline: after the board adopts the schedules (discussed for Dec. 16 in the meeting), taxpayers will have up to 30 days to file appeals to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission; the vendor will assist the county with informal and formal appeals. He also noted there are roughly 1,150 poultry houses countywide and about 218,000 acres currently in use-value programs that receive discounted taxation under state rules.
Commissioners discussed changing the revaluation frequency: Newton recommended a six-year cycle as a compromise between the state-preferred four-year schedule and Anson County's current eight-year cycle. Several commissioners argued a four-year cycle would better track market changes but acknowledged the higher recurring cost; Newton estimated the project cost in the order of a half-million dollars and noted it takes about two years to complete.
Why it matters: Substantial increases in assessed values will affect tax bills unless the board adjusts the tax rate; Newton warned that, even if the board lowers the rate, "you're probably still gonna pay more taxes" and gave a rough estimate of a 20% to 30% rise in bills at current rates. The revaluation also triggers a formal appeals process and may require budget planning if the county shortens the reassessment cycle.
