Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization to Review Property Values
KIRKSVILLE, MO – Kent Bryant, Assessor of Adair County, announces that the Board of Equalization will convene at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the office of the Adair County Commission. The purpose of these meetings is to hear from property owners who disagree with the value of real estate and personal property established by the Assessor for tax year 2026. The board tentatively plans to conclude the hearings by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
According to the Assessor, impact notices were sent on June 8th to owners whose real property increased in assessed value by at least $200. As required by law, the assessment books will be returned to the County Clerk. The next step in the property tax process involves a review of assessments by the county Board of Equalization followed by the setting of levies by the political subdivisions.
Property owners who believe that the Assessor has incorrectly classified or valued their property are encouraged to contact the County Assessor’s office at (660) 665-4423 for an informal hearing prior to the Board of Equalization. If an informal hearing isn't desired or proves unsatisfactory, an appeal can be filed. Appeal forms are available on the County website www.adaircountymissouri.com or through the County Clerk’s office at (660) 665-3350. The deadline to submit an appeal and evidence is Monday, July 13, 2026, with completed appeal forms to be delivered to the County Clerk’s office by 4:30 PM on that day.
Property owners appearing before the board should be prepared to present their appeal and evidence to establish what they believe to be the correct value of their property. If, after a decision of the board, the property owner is still dissatisfied with the assessment, the appeal may be lodged with the State Tax Commission and thereafter to the circuit court.
