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Residents criticize steep Nash County revaluation as county outlines appeal steps
Summary
Two residents urged Nash County commissioners to explain large property-value increases and asked about relief options for seniors after the county explained why an early revaluation was triggered and reminded homeowners the informal appeal deadline is April 15.
Two Nash County residents used the board’s public‑comment period on April 1 to urge clarity and relief after recent property revaluation notices that, they said, produced large tax‑bill increases.
Dr. Kim Koop told commissioners her home’s assessed value rose 77.6% under the county’s revaluation — from $246,950 to $438,720 — and that the county‑level tax at 67¢ per $100 combined with a Rocky Mount levy would push her total annual tax bill to about $5,944. “I live on a fixed income,” Koop said, urging the board to explain “how did you…
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