Frequently Asked Questions

If the assessment is lower than your estimate, the property may be receiving an exemption. Also, there may be a partial assessment or no assessment on any recent improvements due to timing of the improvements. Also, the property may not have been inspected for some time. Depending upon the circumstances, the property taxes could increase significantly if the property assessment becomes adjusted to market value.

If you feel there is an error on your l assessment, please contact our office to schedule a review of your property.

You are always welcome to contact us if you see an error on our GIS system.  Remember, we are constantly receiving documents that change parcels and names on the parcels.  This system is not real time so updates do take time to reflect.

If you feel that your property assessment is excessive and does not represent true and full value, you need to reach out to our office for a review.

If you and the assessor cannot agree on a proper assessment, then you may appeal in two different manners. If the current year valuation is at issue, then you may appeal by attending the various equalization meetings. In order to be heard before the State Board of Equalization, you must have appeared before the local and county boards of equalization.

You may also file an abatement on your property for current and previous years' relief. You must file by November 1st of the year following the year the tax becomes delinquent. In other words, you must file by November 1st, 2009 to file for the 2007 assessment.

In either case, the burden of proof falls upon the applicant to show that the valuation is incorrect. Therefore, the applicant would need to present information showing that the assessment is not correct.

City and Township boards meet in April, these meetings are in the County newspaper showing date, time and location.  

The County Board of Equalization meets the first 10 days in June at the County Courthouse.

The State Board of Equalization meets the 2nd Tuesday in August at the State Capitol.

The Equalization office reviews current market conditions so we can accurately reflect market values/true and full values on properties throughout the County.

Contact the Taxation Department.

When you buy or sell a home, you would typically have a real estate lawyer involved with this process.  

A list of exemptions and credits can be found on the Exemptions page. If you think you could qualify for one of these exemptions, either call or email us for the application or stop in our office.