After years of undervaluing homes, Jackson County's recent property tax assessment saw the value of properties increase by an average of 30%, while some owners saw spikes of more than 200%.

KCUR's Steve Kraske spoke with Jackson County Assessor Gail McCann Beatty on Up To Date to discuss the assessment process, what goes into it, and why these are spiking so dramatically.

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