By Whitney Barnes
Staff Writer

Saline County Assessor Jessica Adcock Goodman is informing residents about an upcoming increase in appraised values for both residential and commercial properties, set to take effect in the 2025 tax year.

The notification follows a study conducted by the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC), which found that appraised property values in Saline County were out of compliance. The study revealed that residential properties were assessed at only 75% of their market value, while commercial properties were at 66.67%.

Under Missouri law, assessors are required to maintain appraised values within 90-110% of actual property sales in their respective counties. To address the discrepancies identified in the study, the STC has mandated a series of adjustments.

Beginning in 2025, residential properties will see a 15% increase in both land and improvements, while commercial properties will be recalibrated according to the latest cost manual issued in 2023.

Despite this adjustment in property values, Assessor Goodman emphasized that this does not necessarily mean a corresponding 15% increase in property taxes. The actual impact on taxation will be determined later in the year when local taxing entities set their levies in the fall.

Residents can expect to receive an impact notice detailing their property’s new assessed value in June 2025. Those who disagree with the appraised values will have the option to appeal by setting up an informal hearing with the Assessor’s Office. Additionally, homeowners may request an interior inspection of their properties during regular office hours.

It is important to note that if a property owner has previously contested their property value at the Board of Equalization, they will need to reapply, as the upcoming reassessment process will override any previous determinations made by the Board.

For more information, property owners can contact the Assessor’s Office at 660-886-3111 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.