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Nelson County orders 23% increase in residential assessed values after equalization hearing; one appeal reduced
Summary
Nelson County Commissioners voted June 3 to raise residential property values countywide by 23% (excluding 2022 residential additions and lake properties) to meet the state tolerance level. The board also approved lowering an individual parcel’s assessed value to $110,000 on appeal.
Nelson County Commissioners voted on June 3 to increase residential property values across the county by 23% to bring assessments within the state tolerance level. Commissioner Steve Forde moved and Commissioner Cody Johnson seconded the measure; all members present voted yes.
The action followed a County Equalization hearing convened at 1:45 p.m. to consider individual appeals and countywide valuation adjustments. Resident Eldred Frederikson said his property’s “true & full value went up to $133,326,” and noted Dahlen Township had moved to decrease the parcel’s value to $110,000. Commissioners voted to follow Dahlen Township’s recommendation and set Frederikson’s parcel at $110,000.
Michelle Linstad told the board that residential properties in the county were below the state tolerance threshold and required a 23% increase except for residential structures added in 2022 and all lake properties. She said commercial and agricultural values remain within tolerance and would not change. Commissioner Forde moved the countywide residential increase; Commissioner Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously among those present.
Earlier in the meeting the board approved three omitted properties (one in Lakota City and two in Leval Township) as presented by Linstad.
The Board recessed and reconvened the County Equalization hearing during the afternoon before adopting the valuation adjustments and adjourning the hearing. The board then reconvened its regular session and approved bills as listed.
