Board of Equalization and Review Meeting | June 22, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Equalization and Review convened on June 22, 2026, primarily to hear property tax appeals from property owners. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the assessment and valuation of commercial properties, specifically self-storage facilities. The board reviewed appeals regarding the assessed values of two B Safe storage properties, discussing appraisal methodologies, market comparables, and adjustments for construction completion percentages and square footage discrepancies. The board accepted new evidence to adjust the assessed value of one property and approved a staff recommendation to increase the assessed value of another property from approximately $5.1 million to $6.5 million due to a prior classification error. Additionally, the board addressed a business personal property tax appeal, ultimately upholding the county's assessed value of $2,066. Motions to accept new information and approve recommended values were passed unanimously. The meeting also included updates on relevant state legislation affecting property reappraisals, including a delay in the 2026 reappraisal cycle for Buncombe County.