Susette Taylor, Atchison County Clerk and Secretary to the Board of Equalization, has announced that the Board of Equalization will begin hearing appeals at 9:30 a.m. on July 23, 2026. Hearings will take place at the Atchison County Courthouse in the Commission Room. The appeal process is to hear those who disagree with the values of real estate and personal property established by Atchison County Assessor Rochelle Long for tax year 2026.

The board tentatively plans to conclude the hearings by July 24, 2026. According to the assessor, the 2026 assessments were established, notices were sent to owners whose real property increased in value, and as the law requires, the assessment books have been turned over to the county clerk. The next step in the property tax process is a review of assessments by the County Board of Equalization followed by setting levy rates by the political subdivisions.

Property owners who wish to appeal their assessments must file an appeal by July 10, 2026, RSMo 137.275, by calling 660-744-6214 Ext. 3 to schedule an appointment and request an appeal form.

Property owners appearing before the board should be prepared to present evidence to establish what they believe to be a correct value for 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.