POLL: County Sends Out Property Value Assessments

During the past couple weeks, notices from the Cuyahoga County Appraisal Department began arriving in residents’ mailboxes, informing them of the new estimated value of their properties. 

Ohio law requires a reappraisal every six years, for property tax purposes. This year’s scheduled appraisals wrapped up last month — there won’t be another update scheduled until 2015.

The Cuyahoga County Appraisal Department is responsible for discovering, listing and valuing more than a half-million parcels. 

Those who dispute the proposed valuation are encouraged to visit the county website, to find out how to file a complaint.

The deadline to file a complaint is Sept. 15. 

According to the county fiscal office website, appraisers value any changes to buildings and land — including new construction, property splits and tax abatements.

One Lakewood resident told Lakewood Patch that he believes his assessment was too high.

We thought we’d put it to a poll: Do you agree with the county’s findings?