Assessment

The Assessment Division is responsible for identifying, reporting and assigning a value to taxable property. These values are used to ensure equitable taxation across the County.

Taxable Property

Property Taxes 

Local property taxes are based on the value of real property and certain types of personal property. It is the responsibility of the Tax Office to ensure that property values are assessed uniformly and equitably among all property owners throughout the County.

Assessment Tax Calendar

Important dates to remember:
  • January 1 - January 31:  Required Annual Listing Period 
  • January 1:  Informal Property Assessment Appeals Begin
  • April :  Formal Property Assessment Appeals Begin (Hearings conducted by the Board of Equalization & Review)
  • June:  Board of County Commissioners adopt County Tax Rate
  • July - August:  Property owners receive annual Tax Bill.
  • September 1:  Property Tax Bills are due.
  • January 5:  Last day to pay Tax Bills without interest

Schedule H-1 Billboards and Outdoor Advertising Structures

  1. Schedule H - 1 Instructions (PDF)
  2. Schedule H - 1 Form (PDF)