Hamilton County Property Appraiser

11/24/2025

11/05/2025

OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE

09/27/2025

Valerie Jones Goolsby and I had a great time at the 2025 Jasper Woman’s Club Fall Bazaar. Congratulations to all the ladies who worked hard in putting the event together. I enjoyed the opportunity to answer questions and help educate people about how property taxes are calculated, property tax exemptions they may be eligible for, agriculture classifications, tangible personal property, navigating our website and the other services our office provides.
I love our little county and absolutely love serving its people.

09/11/2025

From sea to shining sea, we remember those whose lives were taken and salute the heroes and ordinary people who rose on that fateful day on September 11, 2001, with incredible courage, resilience, and strength in the face of this tragedy. Let us honor them by building a future worthy of their sacrifice and living a life with purpose, love, and kindness toward each other. Together we will stand, and WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

09/05/2025

KEEPING YOU INFORMED
Recently I had the honor of speaking to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095, and the American Legion Post 215, where I was able to inform them on Property Tax exemptions that may be available to them should they have a service connected disability. Unfortunately, there are no exemptions just for honorably serving, BUT if you suffer from a disability as a result of your service, there may be some property tax benefits that you should take advantage of. To apply you will need to provide some supporting documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, such as your Disability Decision Letter, and your DD-214 and you will need to file by March 1, 2026.

Here is a list of the exemptions that are available, should you meet the qualification specifications.
• Service Connected Total and Permanent Disability (100% Exemption on your Homestead Property)
• Veterans Disabled 10% or Greater ($5000 off of your taxable value)
• Veterans Age 65 or Older with a Combat-Related Disability (Discount Amount Varies according to your level of disability)
• Veterans Confined to a Wheelchair (100% Exemption on your Homestead Property)
Other Veteran Related and Servicemember Exemptions
• Deployed Servicemembers (you may be eligible for an exemption for the time you are deployed to certain military campaigns)
Surviving Spouse of Veteran Benefits
• Surviving Spouse of a Veteran Who Died on Active Duty
• Surviving spouse of a Totally and Permanently Disabled Veteran or Veteran Aged 65 and Older with a Combat-Related Disability
• Surviving Spouse of a Veteran Disabled 10% or Greater
• Surviving Spouse of a Veteran Confined to a Wheelchair

Each exemption has specific criteria that must be met to qualify. For more information and to see if you may be eligible, go to our website and check out the “Veteran and First Responder Exemptions” informational brochure we have posted under the Resources  Property Tax Exemptions tab or simply click this link:

https://hamiltonpa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2025/07/vx-and-fr-brochure.pdf

If you still have any questions or think you may be eligible for any of the exemptions, please give us a call at 386-792-2791 or stop by our office, where we are always happy to see you, and assist you as best we can.

07/31/2025

It is my great pleasure to announce that the Department of Revenue has officially approved Hamilton County's 2025 tax roll. I am extremely proud of every member of my team who contributed to this accomplishment, and this could not have been done without each of you. I am incredibly lucky and blessed to have a team of professionals who passionately serve the people of this county with a dedication and relentless commitment to excellence that is unmatched. Thank you for all you do.