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Board acknowledges 2026 tax roll, sets Aug. 3 objection hearing
Summary
Madison County accepted the 2026 preliminary tax roll, heard that assessed value rose sharply (largely due to Amazon data‑center additions), and set Aug. 3, 2026 as the date to consider objections and the deadline to file written protests with the clerk.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors acknowledged receipt of the county’s preliminary 2026 tax roll on July 6 and set Aug. 3, 2026 as the date it will consider objections and the deadline for filing written protests with the clerk.
Tax assessor Norman presented the roll and summary statistics, reporting a preliminary total assessed value of $3,504,899,033 and stating that this year’s increase is primarily attributable to additions from Amazon data‑center improvements. He said the preliminary 2026 true value of the tax roll is roughly $24,800,000,000 and reminded the board this is a countywide reappraisal year.
The chair read a multi‑part motion asking the board to acknowledge the real and personal property tax rolls for 2026, adopt the July order, authorize the equalization process at July board meetings and set 08/03/2026 as the date to hear objections and advertise the deadline in the Madison County Journal. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
County staff cautioned that changes to the millage rate in the fall could alter tax‑bill impacts, and that state statute limits year‑to‑year collection increases under certain circumstances. The board directed staff to follow the established equalization and protest procedures and to make the roll available for public inspection.
Next steps: the roll will remain available in the clerk’s office and on the county website until the objection hearing on Aug. 3; residents wishing to protest must file written protests with the clerk by that date, per the board motion.
