ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County officials are working to clear up common misconceptions as the county moves forward with its 2026 property reappraisal.
Property Assessor Eric Cregger said one of the most frequent misunderstandings is the belief that higher property values automatically result in higher tax bills.
“Just because your property value goes up, people believe that your property taxes will go up,” Cregger said. “Property value is just one piece of your property tax bill. The second piece would be your tax rate.”…