BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Burke County is establishing a board of local residents that will have a voice in how the county addresses property taxes.
According to the Morganaton Herald, the county plans to reassess property values in 2027.
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On Monday, commissioners decided to create a task force of real estate, construction, and insurance experts to provide input.
Following a revaluation in 2023, property values increased by at least 43% but tax rates decreased.
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