Reappraisal cycle change (5 to 4 years)
Summary
The county is switching from a 5-year to a 4-year reappraisal cycle, which the assessor says brings in about $400,000 a year in new revenue and avoids state ratio penalties. It requires two new full-time office employees at roughly $70,000 combined, which three commissioners opposed.
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $70,000 a year for two new employees, offset by roughly $400,000 a year in new revenue the office says it would otherwise lose.
Taxpayers benefit from avoided state penalties and preserved tax relief and veterans' reimbursement funds.
Property owners may see values updated more frequently, though the certified tax rate offsets revenue windfalls.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Carter County Commission — February 17, 2026
The county is switching from a 5-year to a 4-year reappraisal cycle, which the assessor says brings in about $400,000 a year in new revenue and avoids state ratio penalties. It requires two new full-time office employees at roughly $70,000 combined, which three commissioners opposed.
Carter County Commission — January 20, 2026
The state is pushing counties to shorten property reappraisal cycles. Carter County loses roughly $1 million over three years to equalization adjustments, and veterans and low-income seniors get less state tax relief in ratio years. No vote was taken yet; a plan and resolution will come back.
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