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Resident raises fairness concerns after reassessment increase
Summary
Jeffrey R. Hodges told the Henry County board his home assessment jumped about 61% from roughly $212,000 to $354,600, questioned missing GIS data and algorithmic parameters, and asked for clearer information so taxpayers can judge fairness.
Resident Jeffrey R. Hodges appeared at the Henry County public hearing on April 22 to question the reassessment process and the transparency of the county’s property data.
Hodges said his house’s assessed value rose from about $212,000 to $354,600 — a roughly 61% increase — and that the county’s GIS mapping appeared to be unavailable after the new assessments posted. “It was 61 percent on my house,” Hodges said, adding that he could not find prior comparative data and wanted consistent parameters so taxpayers can determine whether a reassessment is fair.
Hodges told the board he has experience in the building industry and disputed how his older, smaller house was assessed higher than other nearby properties, some newer and larger. He asked the board for clearer, accessible assessment information and said he would follow up with his district supervisor to pursue options.
The chair thanked Hodges for his comments and said the supervisor for his district could discuss the matter with him after the meeting.
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