Appraisal Values Staying Mostly Steady in County

The Fayette County Appraisal District mailed appraisal notices to property owners last Friday, May 29. Chief Appraiser Amanda Thibodeaux said values across the County remain steady in general, but a few areas might see some changes.

“I can’t say there’s been a lot of change,” she said. “I do know schedules in Fayetteville were adjusted on the land.”

Thibodeaux said some properties increased in value while some went down. She said properties with significant increases in value were mostly due to individual property inspections. She said the taxing entities won’t see a huge difference in values, though a recent change in state law could affect the amount of taxes they’re able to collect.

“In terms of values, it won’t be a huge difference,” she said. “There will be some differences just because you’re going to have new properties added, new structures and things like that. But also, something that went into effect for the 2026 year, is a $125,000 exemption for business personal property. Overall, I can’t really say for certain how that’s going to affect things in the long run. I am concerned it will lower values in those areas, with personal property.”

Thibodeaux joined the appraisal district in April. She succeeded Richard Moring as chief appraiser. Moring retired last year.

“I feel like I’m settling in pretty well,” she said. “It’s been a little busy coming in right before ARB (appraisal review board) season, and trying to get the lay of the land while getting everything ready for notices.”