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Residents tell commissioners tax revaluation hikes threaten small farms and landlords urge relief
Summary
Two residents told the Davidson County Board of Commissioners that recent tax reappraisals caused steep increases—one owner said a commercial parcel rose from $401,220 to $912,450—and urged the board to lower the tax rate and review appraisal formulas to protect farmers and tenants.
Several residents used the public‑comment period at the March 23 Davidson County commissioners meeting to urge the board to act on steep assessed‑value increases tied to the county revaluation.
Karen Biscoe said she owns six properties in Davidson County and described a large increase on one commercial parcel: she said it was valued at about $401,220 before the revaluation and rose to about $912,450 after the reappraisal. She asked the board to reduce the tax rate and said she planned to file an appeal within the 30‑day timeline staff outlined.
"I'm here to plead a case of the tax rate, to be reduced," Biscoe told the board, and later said she would appeal the high assessment.
Sheila Tuttle, who said her husband's family has farmed in Davidson County since 1917, warned commissioners that land prices and higher taxes are forcing a shift from agriculture to development and could make it impossible for younger generations to remain small farmers. Tuttle asked commissioners to review the appraisal formulas and the explanatory guidance on the county website.
Commissioners and staff advised residents about the appeals process and the 30‑day filing window; staff said appeals should include qualified sales or appraisal evidence and can proceed while the board conducts equalization and review.
The board did not take any immediate policy action on revaluation at the meeting; commissioners later approved routine agenda items and other proposals.
