(Bannock County Press Release, March 2, 2026; Cover photo credit: Bannock County)
March is already here, which means it’s time to spring our clocks forward (Sunday, March 8). While the longer days are certainly welcome, adjusting to the time change can take a little while. It also signals the start of our busiest season of the year.
We’re still monitoring activity at the Legislature. There have been several bills introduced and passed, while others have not moved forward. At this time, there are no major changes directly affecting our office. The Homeowners Proration bill has not yet been brought up, and we are watching for updates. The DMV also has a few bills under consideration, which we will cover in more detail in our upcoming DMV Corner.
If you’ve visited our office this time of year, you’ve likely seen the large “to do” lists posted on my wall for both our Administrative and Appraisal teams. These lists outline everything that must be completed before May, when we begin preparing assessment notices for the printer. It can feel a bit overwhelming at first glance, but our team is focused and committed to meeting every deadline.
For our Appraisal staff, key projects include completing our fieldwork to remain in compliance with the state’s five-year review plan, finalizing new subdivisions and land segregations, and reviewing agricultural values to ensure they align with the current rates provided by the State Tax Commission. These are just a few of more than a dozen important tasks currently underway.
On the Administrative side, we have over 20 projects in progress. This includes collecting and processing Personal Property Declarations, which are due by March 15, and finalizing the Property Tax Reduction program. We are currently entering applicant information into the state system and have already received more than 400 applications. In addition, we are coordinating with our printer to begin the detailed process of preparing assessment notices. Altogether, there is a great deal to accomplish in the next eight weeks.
As a reminder, any nonprofit organization applying for its annual property tax exemption, as well as developers with new subdivisions for the 2026 assessment year who are seeking site improvement exemptions, must submit applications to our office by April 15.
As always, we are here to help and answer any questions you may have. Happy St Patrick’s Day!!!
~ Anita Hymas
Bannock County Assessor
