They’re already doing it in Texas. The state lowered property tax rates three years ago, so the county raised my property value $20,000 last year despite the fact that property values have fallen by 20% in our county. With more delinquent foreclosures, the tax guys are squeezing those of us that pay or bills a lot harder.
We have two properties in Riverside CA. The county did an adjustment without us requesting it and lowered our tax bills. The other two counties we’re in, we had to request it.
I think we are in the same county. They tried that with me and I successfully appealed it. I went in armed with facts, was polite, but firm. Have you given that a try?