Overseeing Arlington County’s Panjandrums
A review of the real estate assessments of the five Arlington County Board members’ residential properties by the Arlington Sun Gazette’s Scott McCaffrey, which he posted today, shows “a mixed bag on assessments.” McCaffrey writes:
“Three County Board members saw no change in their assessments from 2010 to 2011, while one saw an increase and another saw a decline.
“But the homes of all five board members - like the majority of homes in the county - are currently assessed at less than they were at the height of the boom real estate market.
“All County Board members own single-family homes, usually in conjunction with spouses or partners.
If an Arlington County taxpayer believes her or his property is not correct, the DREA website describes a three-step appeal process: 1) appeal to the Department of Real Estate Assessments; 2) appeal to the Board of Equalization; and 3) filing suit in the Circuit Court. For further information, call the DREA at (703) 228-3920.