The
term "secured" refers to taxes that are assessed
against real property (e.g., land or structures). The tax bill
creates a lien that is "secured" by the land/structure even though no document
is officially recorded. This means that if the tax remains unpaid
after a period of five (5) years, the property may be sold to cover
the taxes owed.
Unsecured Property Taxes
The term "unsecured" refers to property that can be relocated and is not real estate, such as business equipment, equipment, fixtures, boats, or airplanes. If the unsecured tax is not paid, a lien is filed against the owner, not the property. For more info and frequently asked questions on Unsecured Property Taxes, please click here.
Supplemental Taxes
"Supplemental" taxes are additional secured taxes that are assessed when property undergoes a change in ownership or new construction. The additional tax is owed because the County Assessor is required to immediately adjust the January 1 value to reflect the new value of the property (see Secured Tax definition). The supplemental tax is adjusted for the number of months left in the fiscal year. This supplemental tax bill represents the tax due on the difference between the old and new values. For more information and frequently asked questions on Supplemental Taxes, please click here.
Special Assessments
Special Assessments arise because various governmental agencies provide services to the property and are shown on your tax bill like: Water • Sewer • Roads & Maintenance • Lighting, etc
Tax Clearance Certificate Form
This form is necessary when changing ownership on a Mobile Home. You will need to bring the old registration form from the Mobile Home to the Tax office and we can process the paperwork to provide you with a certificate to send to the state for re-registration.
Tax Postponement
The Property Tax Postponement Program allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of the property taxes on their principal place of residence. The filing period for the Property Tax Postponement Program is May 15 through December 10, 2007. Link to State Website