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Buncombe County tax assessor outlines 2026 reappraisal, says notices will mail in February
Summary
Buncombe County Tax Assessor Eric Kreger told Asheville City Council the 2026 reappraisal assigns market values as of Jan. 1, 2026 for roughly 135,000 parcels, flagged about 3,500 parcels for site visits, and will mail property notices mid–late February with appeals open through May 5.
Buncombe County Tax Assessor Eric Kreger briefed Asheville City Council on the county’s 2026 reappraisal, describing the process, outreach and what property owners should expect.
Kreger said reappraisal assigns a market value to each parcel as of Jan. 1, 2026, using mass-appraisal techniques (sales-comparison, income and cost approaches depending on property type). He told council the office manages about 135,000 parcels, more than 7,000 tax‑relief accounts, about 9,000…
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