Assessor of Property has a Warning for Citizens

Hardeman County Assessor of Property Josh Pulse has a warning for county citizens, beware of scammers “helping” with property assessment services.

“We see this sort of thing come through from time to time and we will be more than happy to assist the property owner and guide them in the right direction,” said Pulse.

It is not uncommon for communities to be targeted with mailers requesting payment like the one that some citizens in Hardeman County are currently receiving. Pulse does not believe the mailing has anything to do with the upcoming assessment changes expected this year.

“I’ve heard from other assessors across the state who have gotten these at various times in their counties as well. I do not think it has anything to do with our state mandated revenue neutral reappraisal,” said Pulse.

The assessment change notices are scheduled to be mailed from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury on Friday April 7, 2023. Hardeman County residents can expect to start receiving those notices in their mailboxes in the weeks following that mailing.

The assessment change notices will have the Hardeman County Assessor’s name and telephone number on them, so taxpayers can call the office and go over the new values and get answers to their questions. If they prefer to speak in-person, they may go to the property assessor’s office at 106 Warren Street in Bolivar, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for assistance.

“Anytime a taxpayer gets something in the mail that is not from one of our elected officials offices, I highly recommend calling your elected officials and see what is going on. Many if not all the information you need can be obtained from your local offices for little to no cost at all,” said Pulse.

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