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Wayne County assessors outline countywide revaluation, say new digest to guide 2026 tax bills
Summary
Board of assessors chairs presented a countywide property revaluation update at the Oct. 6 Wayne County commissioners meeting, saying field work is underway and a new digest is expected to be used for 2026 tax bills.
Bill Parker, chairman of the Board of Assessors, told the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 6 that a countywide revaluation (reval) is underway and that assessors expect to publish a new tax digest that will underlie 2026 tax bills.
"They said that by 2026, we'll have the re the, new digest ready for our 2026 taxes," Parker said during the meeting, speaking on behalf of the full five-member Board of Assessors. Parker said the contractor team began with commercial properties, then will move to residential parcels and other classes.
Parker and assessors in attendance said the revaluation contractor will visit every parcel in the county — Parker estimated "a total of about less than 18,000 parcels" — including homes, commercial parcels, vacant land and mobile homes. He told commissioners that assessors will enter updated measurements and other physical data into county systems after field verification is complete.
Assessors clarified process and timing questions. County staff said mailed assessment notices must be issued by July 1 under state law; the appeals period is 45 days after the assessment notice is mailed. Parker and assessor staff said exterior inspections are standard practice and that field personnel generally will not enter homes.
Commissioners and staff asked about outreach to residents. Parker said contractor crews are assigned by map squares; the assessors' office will ask the contractor for clearer neighborhood descriptions (for example, "Northeast Wayne County") and will coordinate with the sheriff's office to increase public awareness. County staff agreed to attempt to alert local officials (Bob and Drew, named in the meeting) and use posted notices so homeowners know to expect assessor visits.
Parker emphasized that revaluation is meant to correct disparities and "get everybody on a level playing field," and cautioned the public that revaluation is a multi-year process and not an instantaneous change in tax bills.
Ending: The assessors said they will continue to update the commission as field work proceeds and as the digest is finalized for 2026.
