Don’t Panic: Surging Values Do Not Mean Surging Taxes
New appraisal notices with dramatic upturns in home and business values causing concern among residents about the tax bill. Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce said the notices are being sent out early to provide taxpayers with more legible information and to help them understand the upcoming changes. Pierce said the office included details on […]
Putnam Reappraisal To Be Mailed May 8, Value To Rise
Putnam County property owners will soon receive new property valuations reflecting a growing real estate market. But Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce said the rising appraisals could trigger a corresponding drop in the county tax rate. The county is currently undergoing its state-mandated five-year reappraisal cycle, with the last update occurring in 2021. […]
Overton Appraisal Notices Arriving, Values Increasing
Overton County property owners will soon find notices in their mailbox showing the latest state-mandated appraisal for their property. Overton County Property Assessor Kara Boone said state officials spent most of last year in her office reviewing property deeds needed to make the every five-year appraisal. “I am actually expecting all of our residential properties, […]
