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Board of Equalization approves 2026 assessment, adopts staff-recommended values on appeals

Board of Equalization · May 12, 2026
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The Fargo Board of Equalization voted to adopt staff-recommended assessment values for most appealed parcels, forwarded one appeal to the county for resolution, and certified the 2026 assessment for forwarding to the county after several motions and roll-call votes.

The Fargo Board of Equalization voted Tuesday to adopt staff-recommended property values for the majority of appealed parcels and to certify the city’s 2026 assessment for forwarding to the county.

Mike, a city staff member who led the reconvened session, told the board it had received 244 appeals this cycle and that “38% of the appeals received a reduction this year. The average reduction was approximately 9%.” He said 117 appeals remained unresolved and required board action while 126 appellants had…

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