Will all property values change?
Yes, property values probably will change, but all property will not change at the same rate. There are differences between individual properties and between neighborhoods. In one area, the sales may indicate a substantial increase in value in a given year. In another neighborhood, there may be no change, or even a decrease in property values.

For example, one-story houses may be in more demand than two-story houses or vice versa. Older homes in the same area may be rising in value more slowly than newer homes. Among the numerous factors to be considered that will cause values to differ are location, condition, size, quality, number of baths, a finished or unfinished basement, garages, and many others. However, higher assessments do not necessarily translate into higher taxes.

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1. Why did my tax bill go up?
2. How do I appeal my assessment?
3. What happens after I file my appeal?
4. What is the date that I am liable for ownership?
5. The ownership listed on the Assessment Notice is incorrect. I no longer own this property or I recently purchased this property. What do I do?
6. How do I find out ownership of property?
7. Did my mortgage company pay my taxes?
8. When and how do I file for homestead exemptions?
9. What are the requirements for regular homestead exemption?
10. What are the requirements for the elderly exemptions?
11. What are the requirements for veteran’s exemptions?
12. What are the requirements for low income exemptions?
13. What is a special assessment and how do I apply?
14. How do you value my mobile home / manufactured home?
15. What is personal property?
16. What do I include on my personal property return?
17. What personal property is exempt?
18. What is an appraisal?
19. How was my property appraised?
20. What is an annual property value update?
21. Why is it necessary to annually update property values in Murray County?
22. Will all property values change?
23. Who performed the value update appraisal work?
24. What is market value?
25. What if there hasn't been a recent arm's-length sale of my property?
26. What if there are no reasonably comparable sales?
27. I have recently built my house. Will the actual construction costs be considered?
28. What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?
29. Will my assessment go up if I repair my property?
30. How can my assessment change when I haven't done anything to my property?
31. Will I be notified if there is a change in my assessment?
32. Why do we have a property tax?