Board of Equalization and Review Meeting | May 5, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Equalization and Review convened on May 5, 2026, primarily to address property tax appeals and exemption applications. The board approved minutes from the previous meeting and accepted two late exemption applications, including one from the Buncombe County Medical Society Corporation for a $475,000 property. The session included a detailed training by representatives from the North Carolina Department of Revenue, focusing on distinctions between mass appraisal and fee appraisal, the property tax appeal process, and the handling of discovery and immaterial irregularities related to property listings and exemptions. The board discussed procedural matters such as the closing of the formal appeal period and scheduling future meetings to handle the high volume of appeals, which was nearing 15,000. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussions emphasized the importance of statutory compliance and fair appraisal practices in property tax administration.