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Franklin County Board of Equalization upholds most assessor valuations; one late agricultural exemption accepted
Summary
The Board of Equalization heard multiple assessment appeals July 8; the commissioners upheld most Assessor valuations, accepted one late agricultural exemption application and adjusted one property’s assessment due to access and slope considerations.
During a special Board of Equalization session recessed from the regular meeting, Franklin County Commissioners heard five assessment appeals and ruled on each.
Thane Winward appealed the valuation of a parcel containing a septic system; the board voted to uphold the Assessor’s valuation. Joshua Wall disputed a large increase in his home’s assessed value; the board instructed that the Assessor verify measurements and retained the existing valuation unless the owner allows measurement. Chancey and Kyley Buttars reported basement damage; the Assessor will re-evaluate after a home visit. M. Scott Seamons sought review of two acres separate from his house; the commissioners accepted a late agricultural-exemption application for under-five-acre parcels showing gross receipts of $1,000 and agreed to consider it. Commissioners also adjusted the assessment for the Carolyn Thornley Living Trust parcel because of steep slope and lack of physical access.
Most motions to uphold assessor values or to make adjustments were made by Commissioner Dirk Bowles and seconded by Commissioner Boyd Burbank; recorded votes on the motions were unanimous. Where owners were not present, the Assessor presented on their behalf. Several appeals included requests for on-site visits or re-evaluation by the Assessor’s office.
