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Supervisors direct staff to research reassessment options and costs
Summary
Board members discussed timing, vendor choice and costs for a property reassessment—directing staff to gather sales ratios, contact nearby counties (Campbell County referenced) and return with options and price estimates for possible inclusion in next year’s budget.
Supervisors debated whether Amelia County should pursue a full reassessment, how frequently it should happen and what it would cost. The board asked staff to gather comparative sales ratios and growth-rate data from nearby counties and to identify qualified vendors and estimated costs.
One supervisor said frequent reassessment can keep valuations aligned with market changes while another cautioned that infrequent reassessments can shift tax burdens unpredictably. The chair directed staff to return with options, example contracts and recommended timing so the board can decide whether to budget for reassessment in the next fiscal cycle.
Why it matters: property assessment timing affects tax fairness and revenue; reassessments can shift burdens among property classes and have a measurable fiscal effect if implemented.
