My name is AJ, a resident of El Paso County who feels scammed by our local property appraisal system—especially the El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD). Over just two years, my humble home's value was appraised from $198K to a staggering $223K without any remodels or improvements made. This led to a mortgage increase from $1,650 in 2023 to $1,980 in 2024, straining my already tight budget. 

But my story is not unique. Many new homeowners, promised stability and affordability, are facing predatory practices that have resulted in unsustainable and unfair property value increases. Rapidly growing communities, despite lacking basic public services—libraries, post offices, decent roads, and efficient public transport—are being priced out.

This call, therefore, is a call for justice and fairness from the EPCAD. We need them to stop these predatory property appraisal practices that adversely affect not only me, but also the hardworking people of El Paso County. We demand transparency, fairness, and consideration of the lack of public services in appraising property values.

Sign this petition to call for an end to unjust property appraisal practices in El Paso County.