Loudon County assessor outlines 2026 reappraisal: 35,000 notices, a roughly 67.6% county valuation increase and appeals timeline

County Assessor Mike Campbell used an April 6 informational presentation to explain the 2026 reappraisal process, the timing of assessment‑change notices and what residents should expect about appeals and tax impacts.

Campbell told the commission and members of the public that assessment‑change notices will be mailed starting on Friday the 10th and that about 35,000 notices will go out. He described changes to the notice format — from a short postcard to a fuller letter with a back page explaining the process — and announced a dedicated email address for reappraisal inquiries: reappraisal@loudoncounty-tn.gov.

The assessor addressed the mechanics of reappraisal and certified tax-rate discussion, emphasizing that higher assessed values do not automatically equal higher tax bills because the certified tax rate adjusts. He offered examples to illustrate potential tax impacts: “a $200,000 home will pay $550 (approximately),” and similar scaled examples for higher‑value properties. He explained how the “value of a penny” on the tax rate is calculated and said a penny in Loudon County equates to a substantial revenue amount.

Campbell summarized countywide figures during the question-and-answer portion, stating the total county appraised value cited in the session as $16,306,176,000 and saying that figure represented an increase of about 67.57% for the reappraisal cycle. He said about 38% of parcels may pay less under the new values, a sizable share will see roughly similar bills, and other parcels will see increases; he urged residents to contact the assessor’s office early for individual reviews.

On appeals, Campbell said the office will mail any second assessment-change notices required by May 20, and reminded residents that the county board of equalization meets on June 1 (the first Monday in June) to hear appeals. He described both informal review steps at the assessor’s office and formal avenues up to the state board.

Members of the public asked follow-up questions about specific parcels and municipal‑owned properties near the county landfill that had different valuation changes in prior cycles; Campbell said he did not have the specific answers in session and offered to follow up after the meeting.

Why this matters: The reassessment changes the taxable values used to calculate property tax bills and triggers a certified tax-rate process that determines final payments. The countywide valuation jump that Campbell cited — and the broad mailing of notices — will prompt significant public interest and individual appeals in the coming weeks.

Next steps: The assessor’s office will send notices, field informal appeals and present necessary records to the county board of equalization. Residents with specific questions were encouraged to use the new reappraisal email and to schedule reviews with assessor staff.