Madison County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Find Madison County TN Appraisals, Parcel IDs and Jackson Property Taxes

Madison County’s Assessor of Property locates, classifies and appraises taxable property throughout the county, including Jackson. The Madison County Trustee separately bills and collects county taxes, while property inside Jackson city limits also receives a separate City of Jackson property-tax bill.

This 2026 guide shows how to search owner, address and parcel information; understand Tennessee’s assessment percentages; check the county’s five-year reappraisal cycle; separate Jackson tax from county tax; verify payment history; understand current Tax Relief and Tax Freeze limits; research deeds and liens; and determine what appeal options may remain after the regular 2026 county appeal season.

Search owner, address, Parcel ID and sale data
Understand the 2022 → 2027 reappraisal cycle
Separate Jackson city tax from county tax
Check appeals, Tax Freeze, relief and deeds
Search Property Assessment Search County Taxes Jackson City Tax Find Deed Records
Assessor of Property Frances Hunley
Assessor telephone 731-423-6063
County Trustee Billy Burkhead
Trustee telephone 731-423-6027
Last reviewed August 7, 2026
Current August 2026 position

What Madison County Property Owners Should Know Right Now

Madison County is one year away from its next countywide reappraisal. The Assessor’s last reappraisal was 2022 and the next is scheduled for 2027. During 2026, the office continues its between-cycle review of roughly one-third of county parcels for changes to land and improvements.
2026 assessment data is available Tennessee Property Assessment Data already identifies Madison County records as Tax Year 2026 and shows the county’s 2022 reappraisal year.
Regular local appeals are over Madison County’s Board of Equalization holds its annual regular assessment hearings during the first two weeks of June. That regular 2026 season has passed.
2026 final tax rate caution As of August 7, do not hardcode an older county or Jackson tax rate. Use the fall 2026 county/city bill or current tax portal when the new levy is posted.
Local market context: the Assessor currently cites a January 2026 median sale price of $251,450 for improved residential properties, versus $212,500 in January 2022—a reported increase of about 18.33% as Madison County approaches its 2027 reappraisal.
Inside Jackson? You normally need to check two tax obligations: Madison County tax collected by the Trustee and City of Jackson property tax collected by Jackson Revenue.
Start with the office responsible for the record

Assessor, Trustee, Jackson Revenue and Register of Deeds

Assessor of Property

  • Market appraisal
  • Assessment and classification
  • Parcel records
  • Owner mailing information
  • Land and improvement data
  • Property maps
  • Greenbelt information
  • Assessment appeals

Madison County Trustee

  • County tax bills
  • County tax payments
  • Receipts
  • Partial payments
  • Delinquent county taxes
  • Tax Relief
  • Tax Freeze
  • Payment methods

City of Jackson Revenue

  • Jackson city tax bill
  • City tax payment
  • City delinquent balance
  • Online payment
  • City Tax Relief
  • City Tax Freeze
  • City tax receipts

Register of Deeds

  • Deeds
  • Trust deeds
  • Liens
  • Maps and plats
  • UCC records
  • Recorded copies
  • Title-history research
  • Property Alerts
Common mistake: the Assessor does not accept property-tax payments or mail your tax bill. It supplies assessment and owner-mailing information to the agencies that bill taxes.
Same state, different workflow: Bradley County uses the same Tennessee constitutional assessment ratios but different portals, officials and reappraisal dates. See the Bradley County Assessor of Property guide.

Choose the Madison County Property Task You Need

Find a parcel Search Tennessee assessment records by owner, address, Parcel ID or advanced map fields.
Check appraised value Review land value, improvement value, classification, assessed value and sale history.
Find county taxes Use paymadisontaxes.com for Madison County tax balances and payments.
Find Jackson taxes If the property is in Jackson, separately verify the city property-tax obligation.
Review a 2026 appeal The regular county session is over; timely county appellants should calculate State Board deadlines immediately.
Find a deed or lien Use the Register of Deeds when the legal recorded instrument matters.

Jump to Your Madison County Property Task

Madison County Property Record Field Decoder

Field What it means What to verify
January 1 Owner Owner reflected for the tax-year assessment date. A later buyer can own the property even when the tax roll still shows the January 1 owner.
Parcel ID Madison County property-map identifier. Save it for county tax, permitting, mapping and deed research.
Land Market Value Assessor’s value assigned to the land. Acreage, land use and location.
Improvement Value Value assigned to buildings and improvements. Building size, age, quality, additions and condition.
Total Market Appraisal Combined appraised market value. This is not normally the amount directly multiplied by the tax rate.
Assessment Percentage Constitutional percentage based on classification. Residential is normally 25%; commercial/industrial 40%; tangible personalty 30%.
Assessment Appraised value after the statutory percentage. This is the base used with the county or city property-tax rate.
Sale Information Transaction data reported for the parcel. Use the actual recorded deed when legal proof is needed.
Book / Page Recorded deed reference. Use it to speed Register of Deeds research.
Five-year Madison County cycle

2022 Reappraisal, 2026 Parcel Review and the 2027 Reappraisal

Last reappraisal Countywide values were reset during Madison County’s 2022 reappraisal cycle.
Between-cycle work County appraisers continued discovering construction, corrections and property changes.
Parcel review The Assessor’s five-year plan reviews approximately one-third of county parcels each year between reappraisals.
Current year Property can still receive a Value Change Notice when land or improvements change.
Next reappraisal Madison County is scheduled for its next state-required countywide reappraisal.
A 2026 value can change even though the countywide reappraisal is not until 2027. New buildings, additions, demolitions, physical corrections and other changes can alter an individual assessment between cycles.
2027 preparation tip: save your 2026 property card, photos, building details and any appraisal or sales evidence now. They create a clean baseline for comparing the 2027 reappraisal.
Do not estimate the 2027 value by simply adding 18.33%. The Assessor’s current market indicator is countywide context, not a guaranteed increase for an individual parcel.
Tennessee assessment classifications

How Madison County Converts Appraised Value to Assessed Value

Residential Residential real estate is generally assessed at 25% of appraised value.
Farm Farm real property generally uses a 25% assessment percentage.
Commercial / Industrial Commercial and industrial real estate generally uses 40%.
Business Personalty Tangible business personal property is generally assessed at 30%.
Public utility note: centrally assessed utility property can use different Tennessee assessment percentages; the City of Jackson identifies 55% for certain utility property and 40% for utility real estate.
Use the live 2026 rate when available

How to Calculate a Madison County Property Tax

Market appraisal Assessor’s property value
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25% / 30% / 40% Classification percentage
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Rate ÷ 100 County or Jackson rate from live bill
Residential example before tax rate: a $300,000 residential appraisal produces a $75,000 assessed value because $300,000 × 25% = $75,000.
Do not copy an older rate into a 2026 calculation. Madison County’s public budget page was still displaying budgets through 2025–26 during this August review, while Jackson was still conducting 2026 budget work sessions during July. Use the actual 2026 tax bill or current collecting-office rate once certified.
Jackson parcels can have two tax bills

Madison County Tax Versus City of Jackson Property Tax

County route

Madison County Trustee

  • Collects Madison County property taxes.
  • Search and pay through paymadisontaxes.com.
  • Taxes are due beginning the first Monday in October.
  • County taxes become delinquent after the February deadline.
  • Partial payments are accepted through eligible non-online methods.
  • Administers county Tax Relief and Tax Freeze.
Jackson city route

City of Jackson Revenue

  • Uses the Madison County Assessor’s certified assessment.
  • Jackson does not independently appraise real estate.
  • City property-tax notices are normally mailed in September.
  • Current-year Jackson property tax is due by December 31.
  • City payment and delinquency are separate from county tax.
  • Jackson participates in Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs.
Buying inside Jackson? Verify both bills. A paid Madison County tax receipt does not prove the separate City of Jackson balance is paid.
County-only property: Madison County’s Assessor explicitly directs owners outside city limits to the Trustee rather than the Jackson Revenue Office.
Madison County Trustee tax lookup

How to Search Madison County Property Taxes

Open the county tax search. Madison County directs taxpayers to paymadisontaxes.com.
Search the correct property. Use the owner, property address, receipt/account information or parcel details available in the live portal.
Verify the tax year. Make sure you are viewing the intended tax year before paying.
Compare the parcel to TPAD. Match ownership/location and property identifiers against assessment data.
Check unpaid balance. Review the principal tax plus any applicable interest or fees.
Check earlier years. Current-year payment does not automatically prove that older delinquent taxes are cleared.
Save proof of payment. Keep the receipt or confirmation until the county record updates.
Assessor versus Trustee: the county’s own tax-search page states that assessments are made by the Assessor, collections are handled by the Trustee and the tax rate is set by the County Commission.
Separate City of Jackson collection

How to Check Jackson TN Property Taxes

Confirm the parcel is inside Jackson. TPAD records identify the city associated with the parcel.
Open Jackson Tax Information. Use the City of Jackson Revenue tax page.
Open the city property-tax payment route. Search the city record and verify the current-year balance.
Check the January 1 owner. Jackson’s tax roll is based on Assessor ownership as of January 1 of the tax year.
If you bought after January 1, do not assume the bill will arrive in your name. Request or locate the tax bill and confirm the closing agreement concerning prorated taxes.
Verify older delinquent city taxes separately. Jackson states that older delinquent taxes are filed in Chancery Court.
Buyer warning: a private agreement requiring the seller to pay property taxes does not prevent unpaid property taxes from remaining against the property.
Jackson Revenue: 101 East Main Street, first floor, Jackson, TN. Tax-information telephone: 731-425-8210.
2026 assessment and tax timeline

Madison County and Jackson Property-Tax Calendar

Assessment date Property owner and assessment status are tied to January 1 for the tax year.
Change notices Owners with changed assessments generally receive Assessment Change Notices.
County appeals Madison County Board of Equalization meets during the first two weeks of June.
Jackson notices City property-tax notices are normally mailed in September.
County taxes due Madison County taxes are due beginning the first Monday in October.
Jackson deadline Jackson city property tax is due by December 31 without penalty or interest.
County final regular deadline: Madison County Trustee states that county taxes become delinquent after the last day of February. Unpaid balances then accrue 1.5% interest each month.
Madison County payment options

Online, Phone, Mail and Partial Property-Tax Payments

Online Pay through paymadisontaxes.com. Online payments must be paid in full.
Telephone County tax payment line:
1-855-777-3468
In person Trustee accepts cash and checks at the Madison County Courthouse and also accepts card payments subject to vendor fees.
By mail Madison County Trustee
100 E Main Street, Room 107
Jackson, TN 38301
Card fee: the Trustee currently states that the vendor charges a 2.5% convenience fee for in-person credit/debit-card payments. Other electronic transactions can also carry a vendor convenience fee.
Partial payments: Madison County accepts partial payments, but unpaid balances begin accruing monthly interest after the delinquency date. Online payments must be made in full.
Need a mailed receipt? The Trustee asks mailed taxpayers to include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with a daytime phone number and receipt number or property address.
Use 2026 state limits—not the county’s older web figures

Madison County Tax Relief and Property Tax Freeze

65+
Tax Relief

Qualifying elderly homeowners must meet age, ownership, principal-residence and income requirements.

$38,470
2026 Relief income

The statewide 2026 elderly/disabled homeowner Tax Relief income ceiling is based on 2025 income.

$51,620
Madison Tax Freeze

The official 2026 Madison County Tax Freeze income limit is $51,620.

$175K
Veteran Relief

Qualifying disabled-veteran relief can be calculated on up to $175,000 of market value under current Tennessee law.

Elderly / disabled 2026 Tax Relief Maximum qualifying 2025 household income: $38,470. Current 2026 relief for elderly and disabled homeowners is calculated using up to $33,600 of market value, subject to the applicable appraisal ratio and local tax rate.
2026 Tax Freeze Madison County and the City of Jackson both participate in the local Tax Freeze program. Current state data lists a $51,620 income limit for both jurisdictions.
Important correction: Madison County’s local Tax Freeze webpage still displays older tax-year age and income figures. For a 2026 application, use the Tennessee Comptroller’s current $51,620 Madison County/Jackson limit and confirm the current application packet with the Trustee or city.
Freeze means the tax amount, not the appraised value. A qualifying homeowner’s base tax generally remains frozen while eligibility continues, although additions/improvements or a move can change the base.
Annual filing: Tax Freeze participants must requalify each year. Tax Relief recipients also receive annual renewal/voucher instructions.
2026 Tax Relief timing: Tennessee instructs owners to apply when the 2026 property-tax bill is received. The deadline is 35 days after the jurisdiction’s delinquency date, and taxes must also be paid by the applicable deadline.
Madison County Tax Relief Prepare identity, Social Security/Medicare information, ownership and current income documentation. Verify 2026 Tax Freeze Limit Confirm Madison County and Jackson’s current $51,620 income ceiling directly with the Tennessee Comptroller.
Regular 2026 county hearings have passed

Madison County Property Assessment Appeal Path

Assessor review First verify that the property card, classification and physical data are correct.
County Board Madison County takes appointments during the latter part of May and hears regular appeals in the first two weeks of June.
County decision A timely appellant should keep the written Board decision and the date printed on the notice.
State Board Further appeal is generally due by August 1 or within 45 days from the county-board decision notice, whichever is later.
August 1, 2026 has passed. A taxpayer who timely appeared before the Madison County Board may still have time only if the 45-day period measured from the County Board decision notice produces a later deadline.

Prepare evidence, not just a tax complaint

  • Parcel ID
  • 2026 assessment record
  • Assessment Change Notice
  • Owner’s opinion of market value
  • Comparable arm’s-length sales
  • Independent appraisal
  • Condition photographs
  • Repair estimates
  • Square-footage or acreage corrections
  • Income/expense evidence for commercial property
Failure to appeal locally can make the assessment final. Madison County warns that a taxpayer who fails to appear before the County Board can lose ordinary further appeal rights.
Commercial appeal evidence: the county specifically identifies documents such as closing statements and construction-cost documentation among evidence that may be required in a commercial valuation case.
“I am reviewing Madison County Parcel ID __________ for tax year 2026. My appraised value is __________ and my supported January 1 value is __________. I appeared before the County Board on __________ and my decision notice is dated __________. Please confirm whether my Tennessee State Board 45-day filing period remains open.”
Madison County Appeal Process Review local Assessor review, County Board procedures and state-level appeal information. Tennessee State Board Appeals Check the Aug. 1 / 45-day deadline and current filing process.
Madison County Register of Deeds

How to Research Deeds, Trust Deeds, Liens and Plats

Land records back to 1821 Madison County’s Register states that the office’s land-record collection extends from 1821 to the present.
Fully computerized office Documents filed since November 13, 1995 are scanned into the Register’s computer system.
Property Alerts The Register offers a Property Alert registration service to help owners monitor newly recorded documents.
Find the parcel first. Save the owner name, Parcel ID, legal-description clues and deed book/page from TPAD when available.
Open the Register of Deeds. Use the official Register page.
Identify the document type. Common records include deeds, trust deeds, liens, releases, incorporation records, maps and plats.
Use book/page details when known. They can significantly reduce time spent identifying the correct document.
Check later documents. A mortgage or lien record does not tell you by itself whether a later release or satisfaction was recorded.
Request copies when needed. The Register confirms that copies of its public records are available.
Assessor ownership is not an insured title search. For a purchase, probate, lien priority, easement or ownership dispute, use recorded documents and professional title/legal assistance when appropriate.
Agricultural, forest and open-space current-use assessment

Madison County Greenbelt Property Records

What it does Tennessee Greenbelt can value qualifying agricultural, forest or open-space property based on current use instead of unrestricted market value.
Regular filing date Tennessee’s normal Greenbelt application deadline is March 15 for the current assessment year.
Ownership changes A qualifying ownership change can require a new application rather than automatically carrying the prior owner’s classification.
The regular March 15, 2026 filing date has passed. Contact the Madison County Assessor before assuming a late filing or continuation exception applies to your specific facts.
Open Assessor Services Use the Greenbelt Applications and Shape Files resource listed by the Madison County Assessor.
Missing notices are often a mailing-address problem

How to Update a Madison County Property Mailing Address

Assessor controls the mailing data Madison County directs taxpayers with address changes to the Assessor at 731-423-6063 or to the Assessor’s mailing-address change form.
Tax collectors use Assessor data Both county and city tax notices rely on owner and mailing information from assessment records.
Not receiving a tax notice does not eliminate the tax. Keep the Assessor mailing address updated before fall county and city billing begins.
Legal ownership is different. Changing a mailing address does not change the deed or add/remove an owner.

Madison County Property Checklist by Situation

Situation Records to check Best next action
Buying a Jackson home TPAD parcel, county tax, Jackson city tax, deed, liens and closing proration. Verify both taxing authorities before closing.
Buying county-only property Parcel, appraisal, county tax and recorded deed. Confirm that no Jackson city bill applies.
Current homeowner 2026 property card, building data and recent value changes. Save the record as a baseline before the 2027 reappraisal.
Owner age 65+ Principal residence, ownership and 2025 income. Compare $38,470 Tax Relief with $51,620 Tax Freeze limits.
2026 County Board appellant Appeal evidence and Board decision notice. Calculate the 45-day State Board deadline immediately.
Agricultural/forest owner Greenbelt status, application and ownership history. Confirm continued eligibility before a transfer or land-use change.
Mortgage escrow customer County receipt, Jackson receipt if applicable and lender disbursement. Verify exactly which tax bills the lender paid.
Title researcher Parcel ID, deed book/page, trust deeds, liens, releases and plats. Use Register records rather than relying only on TPAD ownership.

Madison County Assessor, Trustee, Register and Jackson Revenue Offices

Madison County Assessor of Property Frances Hunley
100 E Main Street, Suite 304
Jackson, TN 38301
731-423-6063
Fax: 731-423-6070
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Madison County Trustee Billy Burkhead
100 E Main Street, Suite 107
Jackson, TN 38301
731-423-6027
Fax: 731-988-3826
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Register of Deeds Angie Byers
100 E Main Street, Suite 109
Jackson, TN 38301
731-423-6028
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
City of Jackson Revenue Jackson City Hall
101 East Main Street, First Floor
Jackson, TN 38301
731-425-8210
Delinquent older tax / Chancery: 731-423-6030
One courthouse, several records: the Assessor, Trustee and Register are all located at 100 East Main Street but on different floors/suites and have different public-counter hours.

Madison County Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Address search returns no result Shorten the street wording or search by owner/Parcel ID. TPAD / Assessor
Owner name is outdated Check January 1 owner status and the recorded deed before assuming the database is wrong. Assessor / Register
Assessed value looks much lower than appraisal That can be correct; residential property generally uses a 25% assessment percentage. Assessor
2026 value changed without a reappraisal Check for construction, demolition, land/building corrections or annual parcel-review changes. Assessor
Need county tax balance Use paymadisontaxes.com rather than TPAD. Trustee
Paid county tax but Jackson balance remains The city tax is a separate obligation. Jackson Revenue
Bought after January 1 Check the bill even if it remains in the January 1 owner’s name and review closing tax proration. Trustee / Jackson
Need legal ownership proof Use the recorded deed instead of an Assessor owner listing. Register of Deeds
Missed 2026 county appeal Do not assume a late local filing is available; discuss any statutory exception with the Assessor/State Board. Assessor / SBOE
Already have County Board decision Count 45 days from the date on the decision notice immediately. State Board
County Tax Freeze page shows old income Use the state’s 2026 Madison County limit of $51,620. Trustee / Comptroller
Need partial tax payment Contact the Trustee; online county payments must be made in full. Trustee
Mailing address is wrong Update it with the Assessor because tax collectors rely on Assessor mailing data. Assessor
“I am researching Madison County Parcel ID __________ at __________. My question concerns the 2026 appraisal, assessed value, county tax, Jackson city tax, Tax Freeze, Tax Relief, Greenbelt, appeal status, recorded deed or mailing address. Please confirm which office controls the record and what deadline or documentation applies.”
Official final-action routes

Madison County Property Search and Tax Action Center

Have the Parcel ID, property address, owner name, tax year and any deed or appeal notice available before switching between systems.

Search Assessment Find owner, Parcel ID, land, improvements, appraisal and assessment. Check County Tax Search and pay the Madison County Trustee bill. Check Jackson Tax Verify the separate city obligation when inside Jackson. Research Deeds Find recorded deeds, trust deeds, liens, plats and property alerts.
10 Madison County-specific answers

Madison County Tax Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Madison County Tennessee property records?

Use Tennessee Property Assessment Data and select Madison County. Search by owner, address or Parcel ID, or use advanced fields such as subdivision, property type, sale dates, Control Map, Map Group and parcel number. Verify the owner, property address and Parcel ID before using appraisal information.

2. Who is the Madison County Assessor of Property in 2026?

Frances Hunley is the Madison County, Tennessee Assessor of Property. The office is at 100 E Main Street, Suite 304, Jackson, TN 38301 and can be reached at 731-423-6063.

3. When was Madison County’s last property reappraisal?

Madison County’s last countywide reappraisal was in 2022. The next reappraisal is scheduled for 2027. Between reappraisals, the Assessor states that approximately one-third of county parcels are inspected annually for changes to land and buildings.

4. What is the residential assessment percentage in Madison County?

Residential real property is generally assessed at 25% of appraised market value. Farm property also generally uses 25%, commercial and industrial real property use 40%, and taxable tangible personal property generally uses 30%.

5. Do Jackson property owners pay both city and Madison County taxes?

Yes. Property inside Jackson city limits is subject to Madison County property tax collected by the County Trustee and a separate City of Jackson property tax collected by Jackson Revenue. The Madison County Assessor supplies the assessment used by both taxing authorities.

6. When are Madison County property taxes due?

The Madison County Trustee states that county property taxes are due beginning the first Monday in October and become delinquent after the last day of February. Unpaid balances then accrue interest at 1.5% per month. Jackson city property taxes follow a separate schedule and are due by December 31.

7. Can I make partial Madison County property-tax payments?

Yes. The Madison County Trustee accepts partial payments, but online payments must be paid in full. Any unpaid county balance after the February delinquency deadline accrues monthly interest.

8. What is the 2026 Madison County Property Tax Freeze income limit?

The Tennessee Comptroller lists a 2026 Madison County Tax Freeze income limit of $51,620. The City of Jackson also participates in Tax Freeze and has the same listed 2026 income limit. Applicants must meet age, ownership, principal-residence and annual income requirements and reapply annually.

9. Can I still appeal a Madison County 2026 assessment?

The regular Madison County Board of Equalization session is held during the first two weeks of June and the regular 2026 local appeal period has passed. A taxpayer who timely appealed locally may still have a Tennessee State Board deadline because the further appeal is generally due by August 1 or within 45 days of the County Board decision notice, whichever is later.

10. Where can I find Madison County deeds and liens?

Use the Madison County Register of Deeds at 100 E Main Street, Suite 109 in Jackson. The office maintains deeds, trust deeds, liens, maps, plats and other recorded land records, with land records dating back to 1821. The Register also offers Property Alerts.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Madison County Assessor Frances Hunley, office contact, parcel-review cycle, 2022/2027 reappraisal and 2026 market context. Tennessee Property Assessment Data Official 2026 Madison County parcel, ownership, value, assessment and sale information. Property Value Appeals Assessor review, County Board timing and State Board route. Madison County Trustee Billy Burkhead, tax collection responsibilities, office and payment information. County Payment Options February deadline, partial payments, mail, phone and current convenience-fee guidance. Search Property Taxes Official county route to paymadisontaxes.com and explanation of Assessor/Trustee responsibilities. City of Jackson Tax Information Separate municipal collection, assessment ratios, payment and buyer/seller guidance. 2026 Tax Freeze Current $51,620 Madison County and Jackson income limit. Tennessee Tax Relief 2026 elderly, disabled and disabled-veteran relief framework. Register of Deeds Angie Byers, deed/trust-deed/lien records, 1821-present land records and Property Alerts.
Verification scope: Madison County Tennessee jurisdiction; current Assessor, Trustee and Register; 2026 TPAD records; five-year reappraisal schedule; annual parcel reviews; January 2026 market indicator; Tennessee assessment ratios; county and Jackson tax responsibilities; county payment dates and partial payments; 2026 Tax Relief and Tax Freeze limits; assessment-appeal timing; Register records and office contacts were reviewed for this update.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the Madison County Assessor of Property, Madison County Trustee, Madison County Register of Deeds, Madison County Board of Equalization, City of Jackson Revenue Department, Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, State Board of Equalization or any property-tax payment processor.

Appraisals, assessments, tax rates, balances, convenience fees, Tax Relief and Tax Freeze limits, Greenbelt rules, appeal deadlines, office hours and online systems can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible government office before paying taxes, filing an appeal, recording documents or relying on property data for a legal transaction.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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