Taxes for Shelby County homeowners could surge in the wake of the 2025 reappraisal, warned a local official.
Melvin Burgess, Shelby County’s assessor of property, issued a warning Monday of “an anticipated substantial increase in property taxes” ahead of next year’s scheduled countywide reappraisal.
Home values here haven’t been appraised since 2021. Burgess said recent property sales data and escalating property values since then suggest “a significant increase” in tax assessments for homeowners.
His office will conduct a series of public meetings to offer guidance on how to manage potential tax ramifications, explain the reappraisal process, and examine the factors raising property values here.
“We recognize that property reappraisal can be a complicated and bewildering process,” Burgess said in a statement. “Our goal is to ensure that all properties are appraised equitably and accurately, and we are dedicated to fostering transparency and open communication throughout this process.”
