Approaches and Methods This third of a five-article installment discusses the application of the unit valuation principle. The discussion continues with a summary of the generally accepted unit valuation approaches, methods, and procedures. Read Part I here. Read Part II here. Introduction This installment is part three of a five-article series related to the unit valuation principle for ad valorem property tax purposes. Part I summarized what analysts need to know about the application fundamentals related to the unit principle valuation of complex, utility-type properties for property tax compliance, administration, and controversy purposes. Part II explained when it was appropriate…
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When to Apply This second of a five-article installment discusses the application of the unit valuation principle. Guidance is provided for when to apply the unit of valuation principle. Read Part I here. Introduction This discussion is the second installment of a five-part series related to unit principle valuations prepared for property tax compliance, administration, and controversy purposes. As was introduced in the first installment, the unit principle is often applied to collectively value a large assemblage (or a unit) of taxpayer property. This principle is typically applied to value complex, utility-type property that is physically, functionally, and economically integrated.…
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(Part I of V) This is the first article of a five-installment discussion that will summarize the application of the unit valuation principle. As will be described, a unit principle valuation is not a business valuation. However, business valuation analysts are often more comfortable with the development of unit principle valuations than are real estate or personal property appraisers. Introduction This five-installment discussion will summarize the application of the unit valuation principle. As will be described, a unit principle valuation is not a business valuation. However, business valuation analysts (hereinafter “analysts”) are often more comfortable with the development of unit…