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Pickens County chairman explains who sets assessments, millage and how appeals work
Summary
Pickens County Commission Chairman Chris Stansell told the Around Pickens podcast that state law requires properties be appraised at fair market value, local Boards of Assessors conduct appraisals, and taxing authorities set millage rates once digests are finalized after appeals.
Grant Parker, host of the Around Pickens podcast, asked Pickens County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Stansell to explain the recent wave of property assessment notices. Stansell said the notices and apparent increases reflect a mix of market-driven reappraisals, a one-time state credit last year and timing of millage decisions.
"It's to be appraised at fair market value," Stansell said, describing the standard set in state law for county assessors. He told listeners that Boards of Assessors — appointed by county commissions and serving six-year terms — hire a chief tax appraiser and staff to carry out valuations and must receive annual training.
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