Comments on: Kirk Crossing Residents Report County Assessor Has Admitted Error with Some Tax Assessments

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:56:54 +0000

This seems to be a city-wide collosal error. Can’t help but think it is deliberate and they’re hoping lots of us forget to appeal in time so they can rake in the $$$. Other than asking for it to be appealed, what else should a homeowner do, what other documentation should be submitted to substantiate the fact that these new assessments are absurdly out of touch with reality?

By: Janeric

Janeric — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:17:41 +0000

My home assessment in 30030 went up 63%. Too bad they couldn’t get it right the first time. I’m sure this will be a nightmare for an already stretched staff!

By: Scotty

Scotty — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:14:41 +0000

My family’s went up enough that I’m suspicious and will be appealing. My parents live in the 30033 zip and theirs went up by $100,000 this year, which is just ridiculous and can’t possibly be true. Needless to say, they’ll also be appealing.

By: David Harris

David Harris — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:59:50 +0000

Our property’s assessment is unchanged from 2011. However, we are but a handful of city residents in the 30033 zip code.

By: TopHat Cat

TopHat Cat — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:57:15 +0000

Re: “since I haven’t heard or seen oone assessment”

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By: DEM

DEM — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:25:52 +0000

While I would expect costs through the BOE stage to be fairly minimal, they might include copying, preparing exhibits to show the BOE, and other things that are necessary for you to present your appeal. As to whether legal fees are included, I am not sure. I looked at that last year, but now I can’t recall.

If the BOE rejects your appeal you can appeal to the Superior Court, and then there would be all the costs associated with a civil lawsuit.

Not to mention that the County has to put up with the trouble and expense of your appeal, which they don’t want, especially if they know they can’t win on the merits. For some of these folks with absurd valuations, the County will be embarassed in an appeal proceeding, which heightens their incentives to settle.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:26:55 +0000

If you go in front of the BOE there is no cost but if you go to the next level there is a cost involved. Usually most people just go to the BOE.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:23:41 +0000

RE “…..but have to pay all the costs of the appeal”: What costs of the appeal? I’m going to appeal but thought it was just a matter of filling out paperwork. Loss of work if one goes before the Board of Appeals? Person-hours spend on paperwork? Legal fees?