Buncombe County: 2026 property reappraisal letters mailed; appeals clinics, new tax office location announced
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County communications staff said 2026 reappraisal letters have started going out to all parcels, outlined the appeals process and comparative-value review, and announced the tax office has moved to 182 College Street; residents were directed to county web pages for clinics and details.
Zakiya Bell Rogers, host and communications staff, said Buncombe County has begun mailing 2026 property reappraisal notices to property owners and that information sessions and appeal clinics will be available at local libraries.
Leonard, a member of the county communications and public engagement department, said the reappraisal sets estimated market value as of Jan. 1, 2026, and that the ultimate tax bill will depend on the tax rate elected officials set later (county staff mentioned June as the likely timeframe). "All parcels will be affected by this reappraisal," Leonard said, and he directed residents to the Buncombe County tax department website for dates and locations of appeal clinics.
County staff explained the appeals process is not an automatic change but a review comparing similar nearby properties — homes built in similar years and condition — and encouraged residents who disagree with valuation to contact the assessor's office. Lina Herrera, bilingual information and communication specialist, noted the assessor will consider damage from Tropical Storm Helene when evaluating properties where structures were lost or significantly damaged.
The broadcast also announced the tax department's new location at 182 College Street (ZIP code 28801) in Midtown Plaza across from the courthouse; the hosts reminded listeners that the former tax office has been repurposed as the Helene Resource Center. Speakers said downtown parking can be validated for tax-department visits and that further information is available at the county website and the tax department pages.
The hosts advised residents to monitor county notices for the exact appeal deadlines; the broadcast referenced "the fifth" as an appeal deadline but did not specify the month in that segment. Residents seeking help were told to consult the county tax webpages for clinic schedules and instructions.
Buncombe County communications encouraged listeners with questions to use the county engagement portal for surveys and updates and to reach out to the assessor’s office for case-specific appeals.