FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)

  1. What is taxable value?
  2. I'm building a new house. How can I estimate the taxes?
  3. How do I change my name or mailing address on my assessment and taxes?
  4. Where can I get a copy of my deed?
  5. How can I find my property lines?
  6. How was my assessed value determined?
  7. What is true cash value?
  8. If I put an addition on my home, how will it impact my assessment / taxable value and my taxes?
  9. Can my taxable value increase more than the rate of inflation?
  10. Why is my change in assessed value different than my neighbor's?
  11. My assessed value didn't change, but my taxable value increased. Why?
  12. I just bought a new home, why isn't my assessed value one half of my sales price?
  13. When are my taxes due?
  14. What period do my tax bills cover?
  15. How are my taxes computed?
  16. Why are my neighbor's taxes less than mine?
  17. I don't have any children in school, why do I have to pay school taxes?
  18. My mortgage company raised my house payment because of my taxes. Why did the taxes go up so much?