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Fargo board moves in-person appeals to pending status after residents and landlords challenge assessments
Summary
After more than a dozen public appeals from homeowners, landlords and property managers, the Fargo Board of Equalization voted unanimously to move the in-person appeals to pending status for inspection and review and approved the remainder of the assessment roll; reconvene set for May 12.
The City of Fargo Board of Equalization heard a steady stream of in-person and online appeals from homeowners, commercial owners and property managers who challenged 2026 assessed values before voting to move the in-person appeals to pending status and to approve the remainder of the assessment roll.
Why it matters: the board’s procedural vote preserved the right of individual property owners and organizations to receive an appraisal review while allowing the bulk of the assessments to take effect. The board recorded unanimous 'aye' responses from the commissioners present during roll call.
Public appeals and arguments Many residents described sudden, large increases in their net assessed values and asked…
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