Tax office: 3,818 real property appeals accepted; county offers assistance events

Tax appeals staff provided commissioners an update on the county’s reappraisal appeals process and outreach activities.

'Per your request, I have compiled some information regarding appeals,' said Christina, who presented reappraisal and appeals data. The tax office reported the reappraisal effective date of Jan. 1, 2026; value notices were mailed March 13, 2026; and the appeal filing deadline was extended to May 22. As of the update, the office had accepted 3,818 real property appeals with an estimated value under appeal of about $1.4 billion. For personal property and mobile-home appeals, 692 appeals were filed with an estimated value under appeal of about $50 million.

Staff said 1,344 real property appeals and 329 personal-property appeals had been reviewed or were in process or completed. The board of equalization and review convened April 13 and will adjourn May 22; staff scheduled roughly 12 board meetings to hear an estimated 25–35 cases per day and up to 200 consent-order items.

Tax office staff described assistance events held April 23 and May 4 and announced a final assistance session at 5 p.m. tomorrow in the RCL, where residents can bring supporting documentation (photos, recent appraisals, professional damage estimates) for staff to attach to appeal filings. Staff reiterated that condition of the home, comparable sales, and professional estimates may be considered on appeal and confirmed senior/disabled relief is income-based (example threshold discussed during the meeting) with applications due June 1.

The county indicated it will accept appeal submissions online and by email and that staff are available for one-on-one assistance at the upcoming event.