Still, after the reassessment of all taxable properties by Patriot Properties , owners face an overall increase in taxes. As part of the appeals process, about 1,050 residents applied for and received a 15-minute hearing where Patriot Properties discussed individual assessments.
Residents still have another chance to appeal their tax bills.
Assessor Bob Greeley said it is in the residents' best interest to be as specific as possible on the application if they want to persuade the assessors that the assessment is too high. Assessors have 90 days to respond to the application. If they agree with the applicant, they will reduce the assessment. If the assessors do not respond within 90 days, the application has been denied. Once residents receive the response, they have 90 days to challenge it.