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The Davidson County Assessor of Property, Vivian Wilhoite, has disclosed that a historic wave of 19,225 Informal Review appeals against new property valuations have been filed by homeowners. Property owners dissatisfied with the outcomes of their Informal Reviews can pursue a Formal Appeal before the deadline of June 27, 2025. The new property assessments reflect significant increases since the last reappraisal in 2021, prompting Mayor Freddie O’Connell to propose the lowest property tax rate since 1972. Property owners are urged to understand the appeal process and the impact of rising property values.
Nashville – The Davidson County Assessor of Property, Vivian Wilhoite, has announced that Informal Review decisions will be sent to property owners as part of a record-breaking wave of appeals against new property valuations. A total of 19,225 appeals have been filed, marking the highest number in the county’s history.
Property owners can review the outcomes of their Informal Reviews online at padctn.org. To access their decisions, they need to navigate to the Real/Personal Property Search and Historical Data section of the site. If property owners are unsatisfied with their Informal Review outcomes, they have the option to pursue a Formal Appeal with the Metropolitan Board of Equalization (MBOE) or its Hearing Officers. The window to request a Formal Appeal opened on May 12, 2025, and the last opportunity to schedule an appeal is set for June 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
It is crucial for property owners to note that if they fail to submit a Formal Appeal by the specified deadline, they forfeit their right to contest their property valuation for the 2025 assessment year. Davidson County conducts property reappraisals every four years to comply with state law, which mandates a process aimed at maintaining fairness in property values. The last reappraisal took place in 2021. Following that assessment, the median property value in Davidson County rose by an average of 45%. Certain areas, particularly within specific council districts, experienced increases of up to 54%.
New property assessments are determined based on several factors, which include recent sales within the neighborhood, building permit activity, and unique characteristics of individual properties. Homeowners who believe their assessments may be inaccurate have until May 9, 2025, to request an Informal Review.
Property assessments consider a variety of elements such as location, property size, amenities, and prevailing market conditions. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has proposed implementing the lowest property tax rate since 1972, but many homeowners might still find themselves facing higher tax bills due to the significant increase in property values.
In an effort to assist homeowners in understanding their new valuations and the appeals process, BDG Partners is offering free home comparison reports. This service aims to provide additional resources for homeowners contemplating an appeal.
The next county-wide reappraisal is scheduled for 2028. As Davidson County moves through this process, Mayor O’Connell emphasizes the importance of maintaining a stable property tax rate in light of rising home values, striving to balance the needs of the community with the economic realities reflected in property assessments.
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