Union County Begins First Countywide Property Reassessment Since 2006
Union County is conducting a comprehensive countywide property reassessment in partnership with Tyler Technologies, updating values to reflect current market conditions and to ensure a more equitable distribution of the property tax burden. The county has scheduled public meetings and posted timelines and resources so property owners can learn about inspections, valuation methodology, and the appeals process.
Union County is carrying out its first countywide property reassessment since 2006, a project intended to align assessed values with current market conditions and to promote fairer distribution of property tax responsibility. The county has engaged Tyler Technologies to support data collection and valuation work, and it has organized public meetings to explain the process and answer questions from property owners.
County officials stress that reassessment updates values used to calculate property taxes, rather than directly setting tax rates. Changes in assessed values will alter individual tax bills depending on how values shift across neighborhoods and property types. For some homeowners increases in assessed value could lead to larger tax bills, while others may see decreases. The net effect depends on the relationship between the new assessments and future budget and rate decisions made by taxing bodies.
Data collectors will visit properties as part of the valuation process, and the county has made materials available to help residents understand inspection protocols, valuation methodology, and the timeline for appeals. The assessor's office and the county website provide resource pages, schedules, and contact information for property owners with questions. Residents are encouraged to review the posted timelines and attend public meetings to learn how the reassessment may affect their properties and what steps to take if they disagree with a valuation.
The reassessment carries implications for local fiscal planning and civic accountability. Accurate and current assessments support equitable tax distribution and provide a clearer foundation for municipal budgeting and school funding decisions. At the same time the process raises concerns for property owners who may face increased bills and for communities that could experience shifts in tax burden.
Union County has centralized information and contacts online at unioncountypa.org so residents can find details about inspections, the valuation process, and appeals. Property owners who want to protect their interests should review the county materials, attend informational sessions, and use provided contact points to seek clarification or to begin an appeal within the posted timelines.