HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/2013 ORDER OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This matter having come before the Board of Equalization for Mason County was heard on 12/4/2013 at 10:00 AM,with the appellant
represented and the Mason County Assessor's Office(Assessor)represented. The Board of Equalizaiion having been properly
convened and having considered all of the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal,does hereby sustain the valuation of the
Assessor for the 2013 Assessment Year for taxes payable in 2014,as to the following:
Ronald Goodpasture,Appellant
1716 7th Ave SE
Olympia,WA 98501
Petition No.26.2014 Parcel No. 99999-10-01955
BOARD DECISION: SUSTAIN
Assessor's Valuation Board's Determination
Land value $0. $.
Improvements $18,775. $18,775.
Total $0. $0.
The valuation placed on the property by the Assessor's Office is presumed to be correct,and can only be overcome by the presentation
of clear,cogent,and convincing evidence that the value is erroneous[RCW84.40.030(1)].
The Board's goal is to acquire sufficient,accurate evidence to support a determination of true and fair value for the purpose of
uniformity and equalization of taxation within the county as defined by statute(RCW 84.40.030)and the Washington Administrative
Code(WAC 458-12-301)
After discussion with the appellant regarding the condition of the existing hangar and noting that the Assessor had lowered the
assessed value to$18,775,the appellant noted that he was"satisfied"with the reduced assessed value on the subject property.
The Board having heard the evidence presented by both parties made its determination to sustain the Assessor's valuation as fair value
as noted above.
A.McKibbin,Chair Date: Z 7 / ZO / 3
Mason County Board of Equalization
NOTICE: This order can be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals by filing with them at PO Box 40915,Olympia,WA 98504-0915,
within thirty days of the date of mailing of this order.The Notice of Appeal form is available from either your county assessor(360)427-
9670 or the State Board(360)753-5446.
To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired,please call(360)705-6715. Teletype(TTY)
users,please call(360)705-6718. For tax assistance,call(360)534-1400.
Distribution: •Petitioner 9 Assessor •BOE File
ORDER OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This matter having come before the Board of Equalization for Mason County was heard on 12/4/2013 at 11:00 AM,with the appellant
represented and the Mason County Assessor's Office(Assessor)represented. The Board of Equalization having been properly
convened and having considered all of the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal,does hereby sustain the valuation of the
Assessor for the 2013 Assessment Year for taxes payable in 2014,as to the following:
Terry L.Hansen,Appellant
130 E Maple Dr.
Shelton,WA 98584
Petition No. 106.2014 Parcel No.32005-50-00003
BOARD DECISION: SUSTAIN
Assessor's Valuation Board's Determination
Land value $27,200. $27,200.
Improvements $110,130. $110,130.
Total $137,330. $137,330.
The valuation placed on the property by the Assessor's Office is presumed to be correct,and can only be overcome by the presentation
of clear,cogent,and convincing evidence that the value is erroneous[RCW84.40.030(1)].
The Board's goal is to acquire sufficient,accurate evidence to support a determination of true and fair value for the purpose of
uniformity and equalization of taxation within the county as defined by statute(RC W 84.40.030)and the Washington Administrative
Code(WAC 458-12-301) .
The appellant presented listings on three homes outside of the area and also submitted information provided by her realtor on listings
outside of the area. Furthermore,the appellant submitted no current sales to document errors in the Assessor's determination of value.
The Board recognized the difficulty in selling the subject property.
The Board analyzed the comparable sales submitted by the Assessor's office and their adjustments to indicate value and determined
the Assessor's value to represent fair market value.
The Board sustains the Assessor's value as listed above.
R.A McKibbin,Chair Date:
Mason County Board of Equalization
NOTICE: This order can be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals by filing with them at PO Box 40915,Olympia,WA 98504-0915,
within thirty days of the date of mailing of this order.The Notice of Appeal form is available from either your county assessor(360)427-
9670 or the State Board(360)753-5446.
To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired,please call(360)705-6715. Teletype(TTY)
users,please call(360)705-6718. For tax assistance,call(360)534-1400.
Distribution: •Petitioner •Assessor •BOE File
ORDER OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This matter having come before the Board of Equalization for Mason County was heard on 12/4/2013 at 2:00 PM,with the appellant
represented and the Mason County Assessor's Office(Assessor)represented. The Board of Equalization having been properly
convened and having considered all of the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal,does hereby sustain the valuation of the
Assessor for the 2013 Assessment Year for taxes payable in 2014,as to the following:
Donald&Cheryl.Hornal,Appellant
520 E Meyer Lake Road
Shelton,WA 98584
Petition No. 108.2014 Parcel No.32006-76-00050
BOARD DECISION: SUSTAIN
Assessor's Valuation Board's Determination
Land value $31,080. $31,080.
Improvements $0. $.
Total $31,080. $31,080.
The valuation placed on the property by the Assessor's Office is presumed to be correct,and can only be overcome by the presentation
of clear,cogent,and convincing evidence that the value is erroneous[RCW84.40.030(1)].
The Board's goal is to acquire sufficient,accurate evidence to support a determination of true and fair value for the purpose of
uniformity and equalization of taxation within the county as defined by statute(RCW 84.40.030)and the Washington Administrative
Code(WAC 458-12-301).
The appellant noted 50%of the subject property's land is designated as wetland with restricted use. He provided no further
documentation beyond this statement.
The Assessor also noted that the subject property had 50%of the land as wetland and it was considered during evaluation.
The Board reviewed the appellant's comments relative to wetland and property use. The Board sustains the Assessor's valuation as
fair value as noted above.
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A.McKibbin,Chair Date: 1 2- Z 0 13
Mason County Board of Equalization
NOTICE: This order can be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals by filing with them at PO Box 40915,Olympia,WA 98504-0915,
within thirty das of the date of mailing of this order.The Notice of Appeal form is available from either your county assessor(360)427-
9670 or the State Board(360)753-5446.
To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired,please call(360)705-6715. Teletype(TTY)
users,please call(360)705-6718. For tax assistance,call(360)534-1400.
Distribution: •Petitioner •Assessor •BOE File
ORDER OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This matter having come before the Board of Equalization for Mason County was heard on 12/4/2013 at 2:00 PM,with the appellant
represented and the Mason County Assessor's Office(Assessor)represented. The Board of Equalization having been properly
convened and having considered all of the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal,does hereby sustain the valuation of the
Assessor for the 2013 Assessment Year for taxes payable in 2014,as to the following:
Donald&Cheryl Hornal,Appellant
520 E Meyer Lake Road
Shelton,WA 98584
Petition No. 109.2014 Parcel No.32005-23-00020
BOARD DECISION: SUSTAIN
Assessor's Valuation Board's Determination
Land value $1,700. $1,700.
Improvements $0. $.
Total $1,700. $1,700.
The valuation placed on the property by the Assessor's Office is presumed to be correct,and can only be overcome by the presentation
of clear,cogent,and convincing evidence that the value is erroneous [RCW84.40.030(1)].
The Board's goal is to acquire sufficient,accurate evidence to support a determination of true and fair value for the purpose of
uniformity and equalization of taxation within the county as defined by statute(RCW 84.40.030)and the Washington Administrative
Code(WAC 458-12-301).
The appellant expressed concern regarding having to pay taxes on an easement that has no benefit other than ingress/egress and
utilities.
Since the taxes have no bearing relative to the fair market value,the Board made its determination to sustain the Assessor's valuation
as noted above.
A.McKibbin, Chair Date:
Mason County Board of Equalization
NOTICE: This order can be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals by filing with them at PO Box 40915,Olympia,WA 98504-0915,
within thigy�days of the date of mailing of this order.The Notice of Appeal form is available from either your county assessor(360)427-
9670 or the State Board(360)753-5446.
To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired,please call(360)705-6715. Teletype(TTY)
users,please call(360)705-6718. For tax assistance,call(360)534-1400.
Distribution: 9 Petitioner •Assessor •BOE File
ORDER OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This matter having come before the Board of Equalization for Mason County was heard on 12/4/2013 at 2:00 PM,with the appellant
represented and the Mason County Assessor's Office(Assessor)represented. The Board of Equalization having been properly
convened and having considered all of the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal,does hereby sustain the valuation of the
Assessor for the 2013 Assessment Year for taxes payable in 2014,as to the following:
Donald&Cheryl Hornal,Appellant
520 E Meyer Lake Road
Shelton,WA 98584
Petition No. 110.2014 Parcel No.32006-14-00020
BOARD DECISION: SUSTAIN
Assessor's Valuation Board's Determination
Land value $68,580. $68,580.
Improvements $193,575. $193,575.
Total $262,155. $262,155.
The valuation placed on the property by the Assessor's Office is presumed to be correct,and can only be overcome by the presentation
of clear,cogent,and convincing evidence that the value is erroneous[RCW84.40.030(1)].
The Board's goal is to acquire sufficient,accurate evidence to support a determination of true and fair value for the purpose of
uniformity and equalization of taxation within the county as defined by statute(RCW 84.40.030)and the Washington Administrative
Code(WAC 458-12-301).
The Appellant discussed concerns regarding values going up and presented no documented evidence that the Assessor's determination
was incorrect.
The Board reviewed the comparable sales submitted by the Assessor's office and made its determination to sustain the Assessor's
valuation as fair market value as noted above.
A.McKibbin,Chair Date:
Mason County Board of Equalization
NOTICE: This order can be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals by filing with them at PO Box 40915,Olympia,WA 98504-0915,
within thirty days of the date of mailing of this order.The Notice of Appeal form is available from either your county assessor(360)427-
9670 or the State Board(360)753-5446.
To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired,please call(360)705-6715. Teletype(TTY)
users,please call(360)705-6718. For tax assistance,call(360)534-1.400.
Distribution: •Petitioner •Assessor 9 BOE File
ORDER OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This matter having come before the Board of Equalization for Mason County was heard on 12/4/2013 at 2:00 PM,with the appellant
represented and the Mason County Assessor's Office(Assessor)represented. The Board of Equalization having been properly
convened and having considered all of the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal,does hereby sustain the valuation of the
Assessor for the 2013 Assessment Year for taxes payable in 2014,as to the following:
Donald&Cheryl Hornal,Appellant
520 E Meyer Lake Road
Shelton,WA 98584
Petition No. 111.2014 Parcel No.32005-23-90047
BOARD DECISION: SUSTAIN
Assessor's Valuation Board's Determination
Land value $58,000. $58,000.
Improvements $21,425. $21,425.
Total $79,425. $79,425.
The valuation placed on the property by the Assessor's Office is presumed to be correct,and can only be overcome by the presentation
of clear,cogent,and convincing evidence that the value is erroneous[RCW84.40.030(1)].
The Board's goal is to acquire sufficient,accurate evidence to support a determination of true and fair value for the purpose of
uniformity and equalization of taxation within the county as defined by statute(RCW 84.40.030)and the Washington Administrative
Code(WAC 458-12-301).
The Appellant expressed concerns regarding the higher values but did not provide documentable evidence that there was an error in
the Assessor's determination of market value.
The Assessor had reduced the subject property's market value in reviewing the appellant's petition.
The Board looked at the comparable sales and determined to sustain the Assessor's market value as noted above.
A.McKibbin,Chair Date: / LI 1 Z
Mason County Board of Equalization
NOTICE: This order can be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals by filing with them at PO Box 40915,Olympia,WA 98504-0915,
within thirty days of the date of mailing of this order.The Notice of Appeal form is available from either your county assessor(360)427-
9670 or the State Board(360)753-5446.
To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired,please call(360)705-6715. Teletype(TTY)
users,please call(360)705-6718. For tax assistance,call(360)534-1400.
Distribution: 9 Petitioner •Assessor •BOE File