Memphians concerned about Shelby County property tax increase [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Property Assessor Melvin Burgess sent out a press release Monday warning people of a “substantial” property tax increase ahead of the 2025 countywide reappraisal. 

“That’s the key word: ‘substantial,’” said Cordova resident Asia Nevilles-Smith. 

This would follow the City of Memphis raising its property taxes and passenger vehicle registration as well as solid waste fees in June.

The Assessor’s Office declined an interview with ABC24 on Monday, and the office said it likely won’t be until December before they have a better idea of how much of a property tax hike people in Shelby County will be facing.

Until then, people are left guessing exactly how much they need to save.

“I saw a slight increase in my taxes last year. It wasn’t that bad,” said Nevilles-Smith. “But with me not knowing how …