Transylvania County’s recent property reappraisal was conducted by the books, but in Brevard is leading to “unfair” tax burden on low-income residents, officials said.
Thanks for shedding some more light on this issue. The City is very limited in what it can do about this, but we have been working to educate the public on appeals. The County has declined to meet with us (the city) about these issues outside of what Mr. Owen presented to us.
I feel that recent property reappraisal should certainly take in account low-income residents.
As in my case to have a sudden jump of $100,000 is ridiculous.
I also feel that the reevaluations, were not considered, in most cases.
Does the tax department offer any discounts to seniors? Like homestead exemptions?
Not homestead exemptions but a 50 percent cut for low-income elderly or disabled:
https://legalaidnc.org/resource/property-tax-reductions-for-elderly-or-disabled-homeowners/
Thanks for shedding some more light on this issue. The City is very limited in what it can do about this, but we have been working to educate the public on appeals. The County has declined to meet with us (the city) about these issues outside of what Mr. Owen presented to us.