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Lennox Board of Equalization refers resident’s land appeal to Lincoln County, denies two other appeals
Summary
At its meeting, the Lennox Board of Equalization voted to refer a resident’s land-valuation appeal to the Lincoln County Board of Equalization for review, denied appeals from Jean Cooper and Lennox Properties LLC, and approved a certificate of review before adjourning.
The Lennox Board of Equalization voted to refer a resident’s appeal of a land assessment to the Lincoln County Board of Equalization and denied two other appeals at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Pete Van Den Over, who approached the podium to contest the assessed value on a parcel behind his home, said the increase pushed his property taxes above $1,000 a year and that access limitations make the land difficult to sell. "I couldn't even give it away," Van Den Over said, urging the board to consider the parcel’s limited access when reviewing value.
The board discussed the limits of its authority and recommended that Van Den Over present his circumstances and documentation to the Lincoln County Board of Equalization, which the Chair described as the final arbiter for county assessments. Members noted the county’s upcoming review calendar and encouraged Van Den Over to pursue a county hearing on April 7th.
The board made and seconded a motion to refer both the land parcel and the separate appeal concerning Van Den Over’s house to Lincoln County. The motion passed on a voice vote; the minutes record that the motion carried and no members vocalized opposition.
Separately, the board considered an appeal filed by Jean Cooper that raised both an assessed-value dispute and a question about city drainage-fee charges. Board members said drainage charges arise from city ordinance and fall under the jurisdiction of City Council rather than the Board of Equalization. The board voted to deny the equalization appeal and noted the drainage-fee issue will be addressed through City Council procedures.
The board also reviewed an appeal from Lennox Properties LLC concerning 801 West Boynton Avenue. Members examined the property’s assessed-value history — which ranged from a reported low in 2021 to relatively stable figures in recent years — and concluded the change in value was consistent with other properties. The motion to deny that appeal carried on a voice vote.
Before adjourning, the board moved and approved submission of the city’s certificate of review certifying which values were appealed and which remained as presented. A motion to adjourn passed by voice vote immediately afterward.
What’s next: Van Den Over was advised to file for a county hearing and present hardship and access documentation to Lincoln County’s Board of Equalization; Jean Cooper’s drainage-fee concern was flagged for separate handling by City Council. The Board’s denial of the two appeals and its certificate submission conclude the actions recorded in this meeting.
