Remember that the appeal process is very structured and has strict deadlines. If you believe your valuation is incorrect, you can submit an informal appeal online. It is not as scary as it sounds, but you do need to provide actual comparable sales from your immediate neighborhood rather than just complaining that your taxes are too high. The county staff is actually very helpful if you follow their steps.

My Cary assessment went up thirty eight percent.

I have been through several of these cycles here in Mordecai over the decades. Back in the nineties, we used to see very modest adjustments, but the rapid influx of new residents has pushed these paper values to historic heights. My concern is that older homeowners on fixed incomes will find themselves priced out of their own family homes because of the tax burden, regardless of how revenue neutral the county claims to be.

Our Cary townhome took a massive jump too. At least with shared walls I only have to worry about half the exterior maintenance, but this revaluation combined with our recent HOA roof assessment is going to make this a very expensive year.

Our Wakefield home went up quite a bit but it seems in line with what the neighbor down the street sold for last summer. The lawn is still looking green but my bank account is going to feel this one. We might have to cut back on the premium fertilizer blends this season to make up the difference.

Todd, you hit the nail on the head. It is the compounding effect of taxes, insurance premiums, and HOA dues. When you factor in the escrow shortage that most banks will calculate next winter, people are going to see some very surprising payment adjustments. It is best to start saving that extra cushion now.