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2027 Full Property Revaluation

Summary

The assessor is preparing for the city's first full revaluation since 2018, using aerial flyover data that flagged about 65,000 property changes. Values are trending up — which means most assessments (and tax bills) will rise.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A ~$585,653 (25%) budget increase in the Assessor's office, largely for revaluation contract services.

✅Who benefits

The city gains accurate, current assessment data supporting a fair and defensible tax base.

⚠️Who could be affected

Homeowners should expect assessments — and likely tax bills — to rise with the market.

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