Locunity/Buncombe County, NC·Other
Hears property-tax valuation appeals.
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Staff urged a rule on late-listing penalty appeals before hearings begin, likely this fall. The attorney will survey peer counties and draft options.
Why it matters: A strict rule would largely end case-by-case penalty relief for businesses that list late. Staff say current gray areas can produce inequities for businesses that file on time.
Staff reported just over 100 appeals, many settling informally, and warned of a significant jump in next year's reappraisal cycle.
Why it matters: Low 2025 volume means a lighter hearing load now, but the board's schedule must scale up for next year's countywide reappraisal.
Members wanted supporting documents submitted in advance. The attorney outlined hearing order and public deliberation requirements for the board's quasi-judicial role.
Why it matters: Proposed advance-filing rules would change how property owners and their appraisers prepare, and deliberations on appeals must occur in public.
Members favored Monday afternoon hearings starting in June. Staff will poll members by email ahead of a formal vote on May 16.
Why it matters: A fixed, published schedule lets appellants plan time off work and avoids re-advertising each meeting; the Department of Revenue recommends this approach.
The board closed the informal appeal period April 11 and opened the formal appeal period, which runs until May 16, 2025.
Why it matters: Owners who disagree with their 2025 assessed value must file a formal appeal by May 16 to get a hearing before the board.
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