Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is implementing changes at the DMV to make things simpler for walk-in visitors and reduce costs to the online appointment system. The DMV is implementing a ‘Take-A-Number’ ticket system for walk-in visitors, like ones reminiscent...
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Bannock County wraps up BOE and property assessment appeal process
Bannock County recently wrapped up the annual property assessment appeals and Board of Equalization process. Every year, property owners are given a chance to appeal their property’s assessed value after receiving their assessment notices from their county Assessor’s...
Nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for Property Tax Reduction program in 2023
Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is excited to announce that nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program in 2023. Hymas, who began her first term as Assessor in January 2023 and has worked in the office for more than...
Legislature expands income requirements for Property Tax Reduction program, Bannock County Assessor encouraging seniors to apply
The Idaho legislature recently passed a property tax relief bill that expands the income requirements for the Property Tax Reduction – “Circuit Breaker” – program. Qualified homeowners can save up to $1,500 by applying to the Property Tax Reduction Program, which is...
Letter from your Elected Official: Anita Hymas
Preparing for Assessment Drive It’s that time of year again. We are beginning the process of finalizing property values for 2023. We start this process early to ensure we are ready for the assessment notices to be mailed. We recently finished visiting one-fifth of the...
Bannock County Assessor to begin Community Assistance Program to help seniors with “circuit breaker”
Bannock County Assessor-Elect, Anita Hymas, is starting a Community Assistance Program to improve public outreach from the Assessor’s Office. The Community Assistance Program will be a series of public meetings held throughout the County to provide education about...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Sheri Davies
Many thanks and hearty congratulations are extended to each and every member of the Assessor’s Office team as they have successfully wrapped up the requirements of the current 5-year plan. Everyone’s hard work and dedication have paid off, and we could not have gotten...
New law will keep estimated 44 Bannock County residents on property tax reduction program
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is aware of the recent changes made to the Property Tax Reduction Program, formerly known as the “Circuit Breaker.” Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 481 on March 29, effectively keeping approximately 40 Bannock County...
2022 property tax reduction programs open for application
The new year offers Idahoans an opportunity to save money by reducing their property taxes. Applications opened on Jan. 2 for the 2022 Property Tax Reduction Program (a.k.a. “circuit breaker”) and the Homeowner’s Exemption. The Bannock County Assessor’s Office wants...