Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Marshall County Property Valuation Administrator.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: December 31, 2026, for a 2026 homestead/disability exemption application. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationKentucky homestead exemption applies to qualifying homeowners age 65 or older or totally disabled who own, occupy, and maintain the residence as of January 1. The 2025-2026 exemption amount is $49,100; applications are filed with the county PVA.
Kentucky requires annual fair-cash-value assessment; no county-specific assessment-growth cap was verified.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: county-specific 2026 dates were not separately published; under the standard DOR calendar, the tax-roll inspection/PVA conference period is May 4-May 18, with appeal due by May 19, 2026. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.