Donna Merritt Shelton – Assessor

First Elected to Office – 2020

The Office of the Assessor of Property is responsible for the assessment and for the reappraisal of 17,000 +/- parcels of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties in Grainger County. This office also generates the assessment (tax) roll each year for the county.

Other duties include:

o Maintain recorded documents of property ownership transfers

o Maintain all records which show ownership, addresses, deed information and appraisal values.

o Maintain 290 maps showing property lines, dimensions, acreage and other information.

The Assessor’s staff works with property owners, real estate agents, surveyors, developers and other people who request current and correct information concerning property in Grainger County.

The Assessor’s Office will conduct reappraisal of property according to the Reappraisal Plan approved by the Grainger County Legislative Body. The Assessor is the contact for the County Board of Equalization. This board evaluates appraisal appeals from county residents or property owners that do not agree with the assessed value of land, buildings, etc. for tax purposes. The Grainger County Board of Equalization is made up of five members who are appointed by the County Mayor. The Board meets one yearly beginning on June 1st of each calendar year.