Property values in Sedgwick County are going up, and that usually means a higher tax bill.
After hearing from hundreds of people that were upset about those valuation increases, we spoke with a Sedgwick County commissioner. He told us about eight out of ten owners did see a jump… But there’s more to the story.
“It’s not rocket science. It’s just a reflection of what’s really going on in the local economy,” said Jim Howell, a Sedgwick County Commissioner. …
… the state realized that in years past, Sedgwick County had been undervaluing properties by more than 10%, so the state issued a mandate requiring county appraisers to intentionally increase home values. This, on top of higher demand, made it a double-whammy for many residents.
(Read more: KAKE – News)