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Greensboro residents press council over steep revaluations; city says appeals, tax-rate decisions follow county and budget process
Summary
Residents at the March 2 council meeting described dramatic county reassessments and urged Greensboro leaders to commit to a revenue‑neutral approach. City officials said revaluation is done by the county, appeals go to the county tax office and the city will consider the revenue‑neutral rate during the upcoming budget process.
Dozens of Greensboro residents urged the City Council on March 2 to shield homeowners and renters from large property‑tax increases after a recent Guilford County revaluation.
"They're expecting us to give them more money," said Mike Purdue, who gave his address as 500 Westgate City Boulevard and cited widely different assessment increases across neighborhoods. "If both the city and county do not reduce the tax rate, it could be devastating for property owners and renters." Purdue estimated valuation jumps across the county and warned of rent pass‑throughs and business closures.
Other speakers gave concrete examples: Chris…
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