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The Property Tax Division manages key aspects of the property tax process, including that property taxes payable by each taxpayer are accurately calculated, taxes collected are accurately distributed to taxing agencies, and that any tax refunds due are processed in a timely manner.
The Assessor establishes the value of property on January 1. This date is often referred to as the Tax Lien date. The secured property tax bill, issued months later, uses the value established on the tax lien date.
The Assessor determines the underlying value of the properties, the Controller determines the amount of taxes to be collected from each property, the Tax Collector bills and collects the tax due from each property, and the Controller distributes the revenues to each of the taxing jurisdictions.
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Description: The County Assessor places a value on real and personal property within the county for purposes of property tax assessment. Real property (land and buildings) and certain personal property (boats, airplanes and certain business assets) are appraised and assessed in accordance with state law and all applicable tax exemptions. The ...
Assessor. Parcel Information. Parcel/Assessor Maps; Residential & Commercial Property. How Property Value is Determined; How Construction Affects Taxable Value; Notices of Valuation; Appeal an Assessment; Business Personal Property. Business, Boat & Aircraft Owner Assessment Information; How to File Form 571-L Business Property Statements
The mission of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections (ACRE) is to ensure equitable service and treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements and businesses; register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct transparent elections; to preserve and protect our historical and cultural records ...
