Vancouver Island realtor Jason Anson is offering help to homeowners who want to challenge the value of their property from BC Assessment this year.
Anson is leading an initiative in partnership with a group from Paradise Valley, located near Squamish, that has launched an online education platform and community support system, called 害羞草研究所淐ommunity Connect: Safe Spaces for Empowering Homeowners害羞草研究所� for homeowners looking to appeal their assessments.
The platform can be found at .
Anson is a seasoned advocate who successfully guided 40 homeowners from the Youbou area through the appeals process last year.
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Under his leadership, BC Assessment conceded 75 per cent of the time, resulting in a total reduced property value of $5 million in 2023, and he is currently awaiting a decision from an appeals board that could potentially reduce an additional $10 million in assessed values as a result of what he describes as the over assessments by BC Assessment last year.
害羞草研究所淏C Assessment害羞草研究所檚 guidance to its staff in preparation for the 2024 Property Assessment Review Panel has brought to light their concern over homeowners working together,害羞草研究所� Anson said.
害羞草研究所淲hile BCA advises staff to report instances of collective homeowner activity, 害羞草研究所楥ommunity Connect: Safe Spaces for Empowering Homeowners害羞草研究所� stands as a bastion of solidarity.害羞草研究所�
Anson said the initiative, galvanized by the cooperative energy of communities like Paradise Valley and Youbou, thrives on bringing together collective wisdom and support.
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He said his role in uniting these communities has been to provide a forum where shared concerns can lead to empowering solutions.
害羞草研究所淥ur alliance is not just about facing the appeal process, it害羞草研究所檚 about reshaping it,害羞草研究所� he said.
害羞草研究所淏y fostering communication and pooling our collective experiences, we害羞草研究所檝e cultivated innovative strategies that now serve as a beacon for other communities across British Columbia. We extend our hand to all homeowners across B.C. to be part of a forward-thinking alliance.害羞草研究所�
BCA said in a statement that, in general, the assessment agency does not comment on properties under appeal, nor does it comment on internal business processes.
害羞草研究所淲hat we can say is if there are concerns regarding a similar topic, we will try and address them together to better understand the nature of the concern,害羞草研究所� the statement said.
害羞草研究所淭here are many resources available to the public at . If there are further concerns from members of the public, we encourage them to contact our office at 1-866-825-8322 to discuss with an appraiser. Those who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2023, or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment as soon as possible in January.害羞草研究所�
If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of BC Assessment害羞草研究所檚 appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by Jan. 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.
