Oklahoma County is dealing with the aftermath of severe weather, including the March wildfires that damaged many properties. According to the Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein, the county's field appraisers quickly assessed the damage. More than 400 homes and businesses were affected, with property damages totaling over $6.5 million.
In March, strong winds caused damage to 24 properties. The Assessor's office announced a property tax reduction of about $40,211 for those affected, based on a total property value loss of more than $11 million. This follows a similar tax relief for victims of the November tornadoes, which impacted over 386 properties and resulted in $316,000 in tax savings, as reported by the Oklahoma County.
No fatalities occurred in the recent wildfires and storms in Oklahoma County. As Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein stated, “Miraculously there wasn’t any loss of lives in these two latest natural disasters and injuries were limited.” Over 400 properties were damaged, and the County Assessor's Office is working with the County Board of Tax Roll Corrections to adjust property values and possibly reduce or refund taxes. The Tax Roll Correction's findings will be sent to the Oklahoma County Treasurer Butch Freeman’s Office, which will process the reduction or refund of property taxes. As the Assessor's office mentioned, "The treasurer’s office will reduce or refund property taxes due to damage caused by the storm or fire."
