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Appeals are usually only successful if you can make a case showing comparable sales. That can be difficult in low density areas like we have in Idaho. But I would not rule out 20% appreciation in a year. Looking at sales in my neighborhood in Sandpoint, that likely did happen in the last year or so.
Mine went up 19% and I am frustrated. We are a non-disclosure state so the pool of people that report their sales price info should be relatively small.
With that said, My house is worth about 39% more than my assessment so should I be mad as this money will be used to fund projects in infrastructure and education?
I bet you miss Prop. 13 in California a little now, don't you?
Not at all. My property tax is still about a quarter of what it was in SoCal. This place is wonderful and I cannot see myself ever living anywhere else on this earth. (Well, except maybe Perth, Auckland, or Tuscany).
Thanks for the feedback, Shaner, et alia. It looks like the amount isn't out of line. I'll skip the appeal. I did find it a bit "underhanded" that the appraisal came in the mail last Thursday and any appeals need to be filed by tomorrow. That's not much time for those who have to go to work during the week.
I did find it a bit "underhanded" that the appraisal came in the mail last Thursday and any appeals need to be filed by tomorrow. That's not much time for those who have to go to work during the week.
That is indeed quite ridiculous; folks could be on a trip or in the hospital and never get a chance to appeal. I suspect you could successfully challenge that
That is indeed quite ridiculous; folks could be on a trip or in the hospital and never get a chance to appeal. I suspect you could successfully challenge that
My apologies. Was comparing bills with my neighbor today and re-read the back. The appeal deadline is the "4th Monday of June", not June 4th. Oh how we can misinterpret things when we get excited.
My neighbor (in real estate) is at 16%. So I took that as an area-wide increase plus my substantial upgrades for the other 14%. That is still 1/2 of what I spent on the upgrades and according to my neighbor, I could list my house for 20% more than the new assessment so an appeal would not be prudent. The new issue though will be how this gigantic influx of money will be spent. I am sure there are plenty of people salivating over it.
Ours went up 42%. We did add 300 square feet, but they’re also including 100 square feet of a basement that is just a spot for the water heater and furnace. It seems excessive.
Received my yearly appraisal from the county appraiser/tax collector in the mail this past Thursday. It shows an 18% increase from January 2018 to January 2019. Eighteen percent in one year? I don't think so. Need to head into the county appraiser's office tomorrow morning to file an appeal.
Mine too, though it is only 15%. Sucks but I know values have increased in the area.
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I bet you miss Prop. 13 in California a little now, don't you? 
