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Grant County assessor previews modest assessment shifts for 2026; residential values largely flat
Summary
County assessor presented a 2026 assessment preview showing an 8% reduction in some rural land classes, modest increases for lakeshore properties (Pelican Lake ~8%), a 3% rise in rural residential and a 3% increase in commercial values; city and micro‑area variations were noted.
The Grant County assessor gave an overview of the 2026 assessment outlook and methodology, outlining projected percentage changes across property types and municipalities.
Highlights included an anticipated 8% reduction in some tillable/agricultural land classes, flat values for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage, a $100 per acre increase for wood/pasture land classes, and mostly flat residential values in several cities with small localized increases or decreases. Pelican Lake lakeshore properties were projected to rise about 8%, and rural residential values were expected to rise roughly 3%. Commercial property values showed a projected rise of about 3%.
The assessor explained methodological changes for valuing lots, moving from front‑foot valuation toward a size‑based classification with roughly 15 lot classes to improve consistency for irregular lot shapes. The assessor said the county reviewed assessor board changes and appealed homestead/special aid adjustments through December.
The board requested follow‑up meetings with city councils where streets or lot valuations required further discussion; a county board of appeal was tentatively scheduled for mid‑June. No formal action was required at this meeting; the presentation was informational.
