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7 <br /> 30 September 2025 <br /> Board of County Commissioners <br /> Orange County <br /> 300 West Tryon Street <br /> P.O. Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Re: Requestfor Refund of Tax Overpayment Due to Incorrect Property Records <br /> Dear Commissioners, <br /> I am writing to formally request a refund of property taxes that were overpaid as a result of an error in the County's <br /> property records concerning my home located at 103 Founders Ridge Drive. <br /> It has recently come to my attention that the County Assessor's records misstated the square footage of my <br /> residence.The home was listed as 4,581 sq.ft. rather than the accurate 3,739 sq.ft. (18%overestimation),which <br /> led to an inflated assessed value and,consequently,an overpayment of property taxes(see table below). <br /> What is especially concerning is that this misstatement appears to have resulted from reliance on an appraisal, <br /> despite the fact that actual building permit documents--on file with the County-provided the correct square <br /> footage. Had the permit records been referenced,this error and the resulting financial burden could have been <br /> avoided. <br /> In addition, I have learned that tax notices have been sent to our prior address rather than our current residence <br /> (see attached). As a result, it is possible that we have not received important correspondence related to this <br /> matter,further compounding the impact of these errors. <br /> I respectfully request that the County review the assessment history for this property, correct the records to reflect <br /> the accurate square footage,and issue a refund for the overpaid taxes attributable to this error($5,162.01). <br /> This mistake has placed an undue and unnecessary financial burden on my family. I trust that the Board will ensure <br /> a fair resolution by promptly addressing the error and refunding the overpaid amount. <br /> Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and resolution. Please let me <br /> know if any additional information or documentation is needed. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ,L_a� �llCc Q. <br /> Laura Malahias <br /> 103 Founders Ridge Drive <br /> Chapel Hill, NC 27517 <br /> laurajost gmail.com <br /> 939-889-8389 <br /> Cc: Orange County Tax Office <br />