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Your property value or exemptions |
Non-ad valorem assessments |
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Property Appraiser's
Office |
Local Levying
Authorities |
This
office is responsible for preparing the property tax
roll. They set the value of properties in their
jurisdiction and adjust these values with approved
exemptions.
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These
agencies are responsible for setting non-ad valorem
assessments. In some areas this may include solid waste,
street lighting, and storm water fees. They hold
advertised public hearings where the public is invited
to speak on the decision to initially impose the non-ad
valorem assessment. |
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Appeals about
property value or exemptions |
Your tax bill |
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The Value Adjustment
Board |
The Tax Collector's
Office |
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This is a
board made up of three county commissioners and two
school board members or a special master. The board's
purpose is to hear appeals regarding denied exemptions,
petitions relating to assessments, and appeals
concerning ad valorem tax deferrals. |
This
office is responsible for preparing and mailing tax
notices (tax bills). These notices are based on the
tax rolls prepared by the property appraiser and non-ad
valorem assessments provided by the levying governments. |
Ad valorem tax
rates |
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Taxing Authorities |
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city, county, school board, water authority, or water
management district
These
offices are responsible for setting property tax rates.
They hold advertised public hearings where the public is
invited to speak on the proposed tax rate. |
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