The Village of Mount Pleasant announced on Apr. 1 that it has mailed the 2026 property assessment notices to local property owners.
The annual update ensures that assessments reflect fair market values as of January 1, which is important for distributing local property taxes fairly among all properties. Property owners are expected to receive their notices in the mail this week.
According to the announcement, residential property values in Mount Pleasant have increased by 1.8% compared to last year. The total value of commercial properties has risen by over 50%, a change attributed mainly to new construction projects such as the Microsoft data center and other developments. Each property’s assessment is determined individually, so changes may differ from these averages.
Property owners can access their assessed values for free through AssessorData. The village clarified that while assessed values are used to allocate tax responsibility fairly, they do not determine the final dollar amount of each tax bill; actual amounts depend on budgets set by various local authorities including the Village, county, school district, and technical college.
Residents with questions about their assessments can contact a Village assessor by phone or schedule an in-person meeting during the Open Book period from April 6 through April 28. During this time, assessors can review valuations if presented with additional information from property owners.
If disagreements remain after Open Book sessions, appeals may be filed with the Board of Review by contacting the Mount Pleasant Village Clerk before 9:00 a.m. on May 12. More details and forms regarding both Open Book and Board of Review procedures are available on the Village website.
