Meeting Summary - Tax Assessment Workgroup - 103125

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DRAFT Co-Chair Fowler reviewed the Ground Rules for the Work Group. (see attachment) She also noted that any additional questions or input related to the Work Group may be emailed to ocbocc@orangecountync.gov or addressed during upcoming Board of Commissioners Business Meetings. • Review of the Group Charge and Role of Work Group County Manager Travis Myren shared a presentation titled "Background on Revaluation;' providing an overview of the revaluation process, it's purpose and its implications. (see attachment for full slide deck) Throughout the presentation, attendees asked questions and provided comments. While not all questions and responses were captured in full, key themes and discussion points are summarized below: • County Manager Myren explained the appeal process and clarified that the budget assumed a 3% reduction in the tax base from successful appeals of value • Kirk Vaughn clarified that the County sets the tax rate, not the tax base. • Attendees asked about the appeals process, including timelines (15 days to appeal, 30 days for response). • Catlin Saunders inquired whether neighborhoods would be notified of changes following the neighborhood review process. Freeman confirmed notifications are sent as well as refunds where applicable. • Several questions focused on how neighborhoods are defined for tax purposes. • Freeman noted that the GIS(Geographic Information System) maps located on the Tax Administration webpage can be used to identify neighborhoods using assigned 4-digit codes. Website Link: .ittps://gis.orangecountVnc.gov/orangely(-(iIS/detault.ntm • There was interest in how neighborhood codes are assigned and whether they can change. Freeman stated they typically remain the same. • Freeman stated that the goal is to complete neighborhood reviews by mid- November and complete all appeals by the end of the year. • County Manager Myren noted that additional contractors have been brought on to help meet the November target. • The next update to the BOCC is scheduled for November 18, 2025. Reports will separate residential and non-residential appeals, as well as appeal adjustments by property. • Delores Baily stated her purpose is to represent the community and to relay information to those she is representing. She emphasized the importance of representing older neighborhoods and requested clearer grouping of neighborhoods.