Frequently Asked Questions

No.  Our job is to establish the fair market value of your property.  Tax levy millage is established by the County, Muncipality, and the School District.

Not necessarily.  When you appeal your property it is open for complete review.  This could cause a reduction of value, the same value affirmed, or/and increase value.

September 1 of every year to affect the next years assessment value.

No.  Most buildings are subject to assessment

10×10 and under we don’t assess.

Yes, if we have payment and yes, if you have an account.  Again, payments can be made online which is available here.

Multiply to assessed value by the millage.  This will give you the taxes at the face amount.  Keeping in mind there is a discount and a penalty period.  Also, if applicable, there may be reductions (i.e. homestead, farmstead)

Not at this current time.  Please continue to check back.

Yes.  If you owe the current year, you can make partial payments in any amount.  If you owe 2 years, you can make an agreement starting in March on both years.

It depends on what year or years you owe.  You have to be 2 years in arrears before property will be sold.

Both the Assessment and Tax Claim Offices do accept Debit and Credit Card through Municipay.  You can pay online by clicking here.

No.  Someone will be there to help.

Both the Assessment and Tax Claim offices are open Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.