Jackson County Official Offers Little Hope For Pending Property Tax Appeals

Insider official word shares important follow-up for so many who hoped that protest, hours of waiting and EPIC paper work would offer them a break . . . There's not much hope in sight for homeowners looking for relief. 

Here's the word . . .

"The county administrator said about 8,400 of the more than 50,000 property owners who appealed their assessed value in 2023 are still waiting for a resolution. That means their 2024 property tax bill is based on a property value the owners disagree with.

"In this case, the county recommends owners pay their 2024 property tax bill as normal. If the finalized appeal lowers their assessment — and, as a result, their tax bill — the county will refund any overpayment.

"On Oct. 28, County Administrator Troy Schulte told county legislators the Board of Equalization probably won't resolve the residential appeals until early 2025."

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What to do with 2024 property tax bill if 2023 assessment appeal is pending

Jackson County advises property owners awaiting resolution of their 2023 assessment appeal to pay 2024 tax bill as normal and expect a refund if appeal retroactively changes tax bill.