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Madison County explains new 9‑1‑1 property fee, outlines appeal process and mapping tool
Summary
Madison County officials summarized the newly implemented 9‑1‑1 property classification and appeal process, described how residents can contest classifications, and displayed an interactive map showing the county'wide 9‑1‑1 classification overlay.
Madison County officials used the June 24 Fiscal Court meeting to walk residents and magistrates through the county's new property-based 9‑1‑1 classification system, the appeal process and where to find supporting materials online and in county offices.
Judge Executive Taylor and county staffer Jill explained that notification letters began mailing to property owners in the two weeks before the meeting and that residents who receive letters can appeal classifications online, by using kiosks set up at the annex, or by asking a magistrate or county staff to submit the appeal for them. Jill said the county put a QR code and a link on the letter to the appeal form on the county website.
The appeal form lists four selectable reasons for appeal: incorrect square footage, incorrect 9‑1‑1 usage classification (as pulled from zoning maps), a contiguous/contingent property owned by the same owner (to…
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