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Residents decry sudden 25–32% property-tax increases; board cites state reassessment and legal limits
Summary
Residents told the Adams County Board of Supervisors that property tax bills rose sharply after statewide reassessments; the board said state Department of Revenue changes raised assessed values, explained the 10% collections cap under Mississippi Code Title 27-39-301, and pledged process fixes and to consider lower millage next year.
Tabitha Roden, speaking for property owners, business owners and renters, told the Adams County Board of Supervisors that many residents received property-tax bills that rose "25 to 32%" and asked why the board had not reduced millage after learning of the higher assessed values. She and multiple other speakers said steep increases would force rent hikes, business closures and displacement of elderly or fixed-income residents.
"Everyone that I've talked to here understands that counties need revenue . . . The problem here is we can't afford the 30% in a town like this," Roden said during public comment, urging the board to reconsider the increase and to consider escrow, credits or millage reductions.
County staff member Scott said the Department of Revenue changed assessment…
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