MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Reno County residents will have multiple opportunities this month to learn more about how property values are determined and how those values affect property taxes.
The Reno County Appraiser’s Office is hosting a pair of informational town halls this month.
The first is scheduled for Monday Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Blue Shoes Theater in Pretty Prairie. Reno County Commission Chairman Ron Hirst will also be in attendance. The second is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. at Eastwood Church of Christ located at 2500 North Plum Street.
At the town halls, the presentation will focus on how property values are established, how market conditions influence those values, and how property taxes are calculated under Kansas law. County Appraiser Michael Plank will explain the appraisal process address common misconceptions and answer general questions from the public.
The appraiser’s office emphasizes that the town hall is intended for education and understanding, not individual property appeals.
All Reno County residents are welcome, and no registration is required. Representatives from the Reno County Commission and Hutchinson City Council have been invited to attend.
County officials say the goal of all the meetings is to provide clear, accurate information and help residents better understand how property valuation and taxation impact them.