Tax Assessor-Collector


Facts about Tax Assessor's job

The Tax Assessor’s office does not set the amount of taxes. Our primary duty is to find the fair market value of property so that each property owner pays only a fair share of taxes. Value is created by people’s transactions in the market place. We are charged to study those sales and appraise properties accordingly.

The Tax Collector’s office does not set value of vehicles. Value is determined by the State Tax Commission and is uniformly applied by VIN number. The tax rate in your taxing district determines the cost of your tag.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How long do I have to register my vehicle after purchase?

A. Seven working days

 

Q. Can I lose the legislative credit on my tag?

A. Yes. If six months elapse before the vehicle’s initial registration or renewal, credit cannot be applied.

 

Q. What is the penalty for registering my vehicle in another county?

A. Loss of homestead exemption credit and higher taxes locally.

 

Q. When are homestead applications taken?

A. Beginning January 2 nd and ending April 1 st.

 

Q. Isn’t it true that I am exempted from taxation when I turn 65 years old, or become 100% disabled?

A. Not necessarily. You are exempted up to $75,000 of your property’s value. You would pay taxes on value over $75,000 should you exceed that limit.

 

Q. Is it true that industries granted tax exemptions pay no taxes?’

A. No. The industry is still subject to all school taxes and other specific tax levies defined in law.

 

Q. What do I do if I disagree with my value?

A. First, contact our office. We will review any documentation you provide that supports your opinion and schedule a physical inspection of the property if necessary. However, the legal and proper time to protest value is at the public hearings held by the Board of Supervisors each August for that year’s assessments.