How Durham County appraisers will inspect properties and use permit data

Dec 2, 2024

County staff describe field visits: marked vehicles and uniforms verifying square footage, condition and permits. The tax office receives City of Durham permits and uses that data to update listings and capture additions that affect assessed value.

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Durham County tax appraisers will conduct field visits in identification uniforms and tax administration vehicles to verify square footage, condition and depreciation on properties, the tax administrator said. "Those appraisers are out taking listings... verifying the information of the property," Keyard Doyle explained, noting staff measure exteriors and record condition during visits.

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