This is personal to me because my own home in Page County was hit with a 381.82% property tax assessment increase in a single year — raising its assessed value from $138,100 to $665,400 — despite no major improvements or renovations being made.

I live here. I work here. This is my family’s home. An increase of this magnitude threatens my ability — and the ability of many others — to remain in the community we’ve built our lives in. If this can happen to me, it can happen to any homeowner here.

Property tax assessments in Page County have become exorbitant and unrealistic, forcing dedicated residents to question their future in their homes. Real estate values are being assessed at rates that do not reflect the actual market value, creating financial burdens that are impossible for many to shoulder.

The current system lacks transparency and accountability. Data used for these assessments appear flawed and inconsistent, not taking into account vital factors such as market trends, neighborhood conditions, or even recent property sales. It is time for the authorities in Page County to step forward and rectify this imbalance.

We are asking the Page County Board of Supervisors to implement more equitable property tax assessment practices. This includes commissioning a thorough review of current processes by an independent committee and ensuring regular, transparent, community-inclusive evaluations. Furthermore, we suggest establishing a clear channel for homeowners to dispute assessments without facing prohibitive costs.

Our community deserves to thrive without the crippling weight of unfair taxation. By signing this petition, you are standing up for fair treatment, sustainable living costs, and the preservation of our community’s integrity. Let's come together to demand justice in our property tax assessments and protect our homes and future.

Please sign this petition to urge the Page County Board of Supervisors to make fair property tax assessments a reality for all residents.