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The Kerr Central Appraisal District is preparing to meet with citizens wanting to protest their 2019 property valuations.
KCAD reassessed all county properties this year and some citizens are unhappy with the new, higher valuations according to the Hill County Community Journal. Appraisal information is set by sales information and a property's market value as of Jan. 1. Protest hearings will continue through Aug. 31.
Chief Appraiser Sharon Constantinides said they have received about 3,600 protests, of which 3,200 are still active.
Because of COVID-19, appraisers are contacting protesters by phone or email and proceeding from there. This is the first step in protesting the appraised value of their property. Constantinides said the property owner should have their original 2019 notice and photos that show the condition of the property. Sometimes this is sufficient; in other cases, a staff member will go out to inspect the property. Sometimes adjustments are made before the case gets to the Appraisal Review Board.
If property owners are scheduled to appear before the ARB, they should bring information showing the amounts of sales around their property and photos of the property and surrounding area. After both sides present their evidence, the ARB makes a decision the same day. Property owners who are still unhappy with the valuation can file a lawsuit or choose binding arbitration.
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