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Macon-Bibb County Property Tax Reassessment Schedule Set in 2026 Budget
Macon residents will receive updated property valuation notices by September 2026, with revised tax bills due starting January 2027.
How we reported this
The Macon-Bibb County Commission adopted its fiscal year 2027 budget on June 15, which includes a full reassessment of all 78,000 parcels in the county.
County officials have conducted property reviews every four years under Georgia state law, and the last cycle concluded in 2022. The new schedule aligns with state requirements and incorporates updated market data from 2024 and 2025 sales records.
Payment and Service Impacts for Households
Residents will see the first effects when assessment notices arrive in the mail between September 1 and September 30. Those who appeal must file by October 15, with decisions expected before December 1. Adjusted tax payments begin with the January 2027 billing cycle for both residential and commercial owners.
The budget papers allocate 62 percent of property tax revenue to public safety and roads. A projected $3.2 million increase in collections will fund additional sheriff deputies and pavement repairs on 12 miles of local streets in east Macon.
Local advocates note that renters may face higher costs if landlords pass along increased assessments through lease renewals scheduled for early 2027. Fixed-income households in zip code 31204 can apply for the county homestead exemption by November 1 to cap annual increases at 2 percent.
Next Steps in Implementation
County tax assessors will begin field inspections in the Ingleside and Vineville neighborhoods next week. The government says final revenue figures will be published in the December budget amendment.
Residents can review individual parcel data on the county website beginning August 1. Appeals hearings are scheduled at the Bibb County courthouse starting November 3.