Macon County Property Tax Appeal Guide
In Macon County, file your appeal by August 1, 2026 at Macon County Assessor of Property's online portal.
| Deadline | First appeal to the county board of equalization, which convenes its regular session on June 1 of the tax year (or the next business day if June 1 is a weekend) and meets for a limited number of days; the local deadline to file a complaint falls within that session and varies by county. To preserve further rights, an appeal must then be filed with the State Board of Equalization on or before August 1 of the tax year, or within 45 days of the date the county board's action notice was sent, whichever is later. |
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| Lien date | January 1, 2026 |
| Appeal body | State Board of Equalization (SBOE) |
| Assessor / district | Macon County Assessor of Property |
| Online portal | File online |
How to File a Appeal in Macon County
- Gather your assessment notice — it lists your account number and any access code
- File online through Macon County Assessor of Property's portal or by mail
- State your grounds and submit evidence (comparable sales, a licensed appraisal, or photos of defects)
- Request an informal review to try to settle before a formal SBOE hearing