房产税

Welcome! Property tax is calculated based on the assessed value of your home, which is determined by the county assessor. The tax rate in this area is about one point two percent of the assessed value. You'll receive a tax bill twice a year.

The first installment is due December tenth, and the second is due April tenth. If you have a mortgage, your lender might collect it through an escrow account as part of your monthly payment.

Yes, a ten percent penalty is added if you miss the deadline. After that, interest accrues at one and a half percent per month. If it goes unpaid for five years, the county can initiate a tax lien sale on the property.

The most common is the homestead exemption, which reduces your taxable value if this is your primary residence. There are also exemptions for veterans, seniors over sixty-five, and people with disabilities.

You can apply online or fill out a form at our office. The deadline is usually February first of each year. You'll need your deed, a photo ID, and proof that this is your primary residence — like a utility bill in your name.

Yes, you can file an appeal with the assessment appeals board. You'll need comparable sales data showing similar homes sold for less. The appeal window is usually sixty days after you receive your assessment notice.