Carter County assessor urges switch to four‑year reappraisal, seeks two full‑time hires Property assessor presented a plan to move Carter County from a five‑year to a four‑year reappraisal cycle, saying the change requires two full‑time staff and would generate about $400,000 in new annual revenue; commissioners asked that hiring details go to the budget committee and clarified the board would separately vote on personnel and the reappraisal plan.

Carter County's property assessor is pushing for a shift to a four-year reappraisal cycle that could unlock $400,000 in new revenue—but will the county approve the necessary hires to make it happen?

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Carter County hears case for shortening property reappraisal cycle to four years A CTAS consultant told commissioners equalization adjustments in years two and four reduce assessed values and can lower county revenue; the county discussed procedure, likely staff increases, and next steps to submit a plan to the state.

Carter County commissioners are considering a shift to a four-year property reappraisal cycle to potentially reclaim lost revenue and better serve their community.

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