Polk County homeowners protest sharp assessment increases, cite comparables and safety concerns
Several Polk County residents told the Board their assessed values rose substantially—one cited a roughly 35% increase, another said a home’s value doubled—asked for inspections and raised concerns about lack of basements, small lots, and sales to family members below assessed value.
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A string of homeowners appeared before the Polk County Board of Equalization to contest recent jumps in assessed values and to point to comparables they say show lower market prices.
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