Deep Background

Jackson County’s sudden and steep boost in assessed values has home owners in Kansas City alarmed. Reporter Mike Hendricks joins the podcast to discuss the dramatic increases and talk about how people are reacting. Dave Helling and Leah Becerra co-host. For further reading: In assessment shock? Don’t panic just yet. Take action to avoid that big tax hit - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article231407243.html Property values spiked when Jackson County suddenly sought ‘equity’ in tax system - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article231770483.html KC’s West Side feels sticker shock as home values finally meet reality and taxes soar - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article231996382.html New class-action lawsuit challenges fairness of Jackson County reassessment process - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article232190127.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices