I agree with every single thing you said except one. The part about the county having to buy their house. I've had the same discussion with my neighbors who all feel a 25% increase is insane (let alone 80%). If you were listing your home for sale, would it be below or even at assessed value? I'd be curious to know OP and your thoughts. Because as pissed as I am about the county Fing me, I still would not sell at the assessed rate. In fact it would probably be more like 1.10 or 1.15% higher..