Union County tax officials haven't yet been overwhelmed with calls about the property valuation notices mailed last week, said Tax Administrator John Petoskey.
The county is revaluing property for the first time since 2004.
County offices were closed Friday. As of Thursday afternoon, many property owners still hadn't received their notices because of a delay in mailing.
Here are a few questions Petoskey and appraiser Phil Every said people have been asking:
Q. What do I need to do with this notice? Nothing, unless you disagree with it. The notice shows what the county's appraisers list as your property's value as of Jan. 1. If you think the value is too low or too high, you can appeal using the form included in the letter.
Q. Is this a bill? No. Tax bills will be sent in late summer after the board of commissioners sets the new tax rate.
Q. Can I appeal over the phone? Use the form enclosed with your notice, and mail it along with any documentation that helps prove your case, such as a recent appraisal. Don't bother appealing just because the value went up.
The best time to call is the early morning, Petoskey said. Lunchtime and late afternoon are the busiest times. Staff can fix simple issues such as address and name changes over the phone, he said.
More information
For more information and a list of frequently asked questions about revaluation, visit www.co.union.nc.us/ and click on "2008 Tax revaluation" at the left of the screen.
For questions about your notice, call the tax office at 704-283-3746.
Mail appeals and supporting documentation to P.O. Box 97, Monroe, NC 28110.
