The Assessor’s Office is responsible for valuing all property in the county and administering exemptions and assessment appeals. To help property owners stay informed and avoid penalties, here are key dates to keep in mind throughout the year:
| Month |
Date |
Event/Deadline |
Category |
| January |
1 |
Lien date for all properties |
General |
| February |
15 |
Deadline to timely file all exemption claims |
Exemption |
| April |
1 |
Due date to file Form 571 Business Property Statement |
Business |
| April |
10 |
Last day to pay 2nd installment of secured taxes without penalty |
Payment |
| May |
7 |
Last day to file a business property statement without incurring a 10% penalty |
Business |
| July |
1 |
Deadline for County Assessor to complete the local assessment roll |
General |
| July |
2 |
First day to file request for Decline-in-Value Review |
Decline in Value |
| July |
2 |
First day to file formal assessment appeal with the Clerk of the Board (historical aircraft) |
Appeal |
| August |
1 |
Last day to file exemption for historical aircraft and 4% assessment of certain vessels, to receive 80% of the exemption |
Exemption |
| August |
31 |
Last day to pay unsecured taxes without penalty |
Payment |
| November |
30 |
Last day to file assessment appeal application with the Clerk of the Board for annual tax bills |
Appeal |
| December |
10 |
Last day to pay 1st installment of secured taxes without penalty |
Payment |
| December |
10 |
Last day to file homeowners' or disabled veterans' exemption to receive a partial exemption |
Exemption |
| December |
31 |
Last day to file request for Decline-in-Value Review |
Decline in Value |