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 Madison County Tax Assessor (Norman A. Cannady, Jr.) and Tax Collector (C.J. Garavelli).
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: January 2–April 1, 2026, in the Madison County Tax Assessor’s office; county page says applications are accepted each year during this period. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationMadison County states the special/over-65 exemption applies to homeowners who became disabled or turned 65 during the prior year; Mississippi DOR Tier 2 exempts the first $7,500 of assessed homestead value with proof.
Mississippi has no individual parcel annual valuation cap verified in official sources. The local ad valorem levy is generally subject to a 10% cap on receipts, with statutory exclusions; assessment ratios are Class I 10%, Classes II–III 15%, and Classes IV–V 30%.
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: Madison County’s 2026 procedure: request review by July 15, 2026 when possible; if unresolved, file a written formal appeal with the Chancery Clerk by the first Monday in August, August 3, 2026. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.