Assessor

The Assessor’s Office is a state-mandated program that establishes an estimate of fair market value on all residential, commercial, business personal property, industrial land and all industrial improvement values less than $1,000,000 in Jackson County for tax purposes. The Assessor’s Office administers all laws governing the assessment and appraisal of all properties in Jackson County, maintains records and maps, documents ownership changes recorded in the Clerk’s Office, verifies all sales that occur in Jackson County, determines real estate market trends, property tax exemptions, farm and forest special assessments and prepares and levies taxes.

Mission StatementThe Jackson County Assessor’s office values our citizens. We are dedicated to providing professional service, exhibiting the highest degree of transparency, respect, empathy and integrity while mindful of public safety.

We strive to demonstrate fairness, honesty, and accuracy in our mapping service, record keeping, appraisals, and in applying state property tax law.

We believe in teamwork, and encourage individual growth as our success is dependent on the energy, intelligence, and contributions of all our staff.