Limited Property Value and Taxation
I owned 57 acres of undeveloped property (personal use). Sold 10 acres. Paid property taxes ~$2000 on that 47 acreage last year. I was issued a single statement despite the fact that I have 4 parcels totaling 47 acres. I received two notices. One for 57 and one for 47 acres. I called the assessors office and notified them of the mistake. I also sent a letter describing the mistake. I was told to pay the 47 acre notice. I did. This year I was again issued a notice for 57 acres (taxes=$2213.06), and a notice for each of the four parcels (separate this year). Parcel 1-4 were taxed $1985,1755,2760, and 1825 respectively. I notified the assessors office again that I was double taxed. They deleted the wrong notice and said I owed for the 4 parcels. This is 400% more than I paid on the same 47 acres last year. Is this legal? Is there a limit on the increase the state/county can impose? Please help.
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Re: Limited Property Value and Taxation
It's not legal barring, based on the facts you gave me, something other than what seems to be a screw up by the assessor. There is an appeal procedure which probably would get this cleared up with a minimum of hassle. I can send you the form if you want.
Re: Limited Property Value and Taxation
As a follow up to my last reply, if the increases in value are not due to a screwup, they may be valid if in line with fair market value. There are limits are some of the taxes linked to property value and none on others.
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