Real Estate Taxes

More than 19,000 tax bills are processed each year by the Sheriff’s office.  Annual tax bills showing the amount of tax that is due for the previous year are mailed to each owner around mid-year.

Real estate taxes are due semi-annually.  Taxpayers earn a two-and-one-half percent (2-1/2%) discount if first-half taxes are paid by September 1 and and second half taxes are paid by March 1.  A listing of delinquent taxes not paid by April 30 is published in the local newspaper.

Payment of real estate taxes may be made in person or by mail.  The office does not accept credit cards.  All checks should include on their face the Tax Ticket Number on which payment is being made.

Non-payment of Real Estate Taxes

Property owners who are delinquent in payment of real estate taxes may find their properties listed for sale by the Sheriff, who is required to enforce collection.  Owners may redeem properties sold at a Sheriff’s tax sale upon satisfaction of certain requirements.

Valuation is Determined by the County Assessor

Tax  bills are based on assessments by the County Assessor's office.  The Sheriff's Office maintains public records showing assessment values on all real estate and personal property.

For more about Assessments, click on the the "About Assessments" link in the column to the right.

Need More Information?

If you have questions regarding tax bills, you may contact Laura Snyder, Chief Tax Deputy, or other tax staff  in the Sheriff’s Office.