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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) After a reappraisal program has been completed and approved by the director of property assessments, the value so determined shall be used as the basis of assessments and taxation for property that has been reappraised.
(2) The local assessor of property and county boards of equalization may adjust individual assessments in accordance with other facts and information relevant to the proper assessment of the property.
(3) No such changed assessments for individual taxpayers shall result in inequality or destroy the uniformity of assessment intended to be achieved by the reappraisal program.
(b) In the event the assessor shall fail to equalize on the basis of the completed reappraisal program, together with other proper considerations in individual cases, it shall become the duty of the county board of equalization immediately to do so in order that equality and uniformity of assessment may be achieved.
(c)(1) It is the duty of the state board of equalization to determine whether standards set by it have been met in each county reappraisal program, and whether such reappraisal program, when completed, has been adopted and used as the basis of the new assessments in such county.
(2) In the event such reappraisals have not been made the basis of the new assessments in the county, in accordance with §§ 67-5-1601 -- 67-5-1604, it is the duty of the state board to direct and order that there be an equalization in such county based upon such reappraisal program and other proper considerations brought to the attention of the board, and the state board in such cases shall make the necessary adjustments in the amount of individual assessments on the roll and issue other appropriate orders as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose and mandate of §§ 67-5-1601 -- 67-5-1604.
(d) In a year of reappraisal, if the number of foreclosures is of a significant number in any area or neighborhood, the assessor of property may recognize the effects of the foreclosures on the values of other properties located within the affected area or neighborhood.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 67. Taxes and Licenses § 67-5-1603 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-67-taxes-and-licenses/tn-code-sect-67-5-1603/
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