What happens when the Assessor reassesses my property?

The Assessor first determines the new value of the property based on current market values. The Assessor then calculates the difference between the new value (set at the time of purchase or completion of new construction) and the old value (set on January 1 of the previous fiscal year). The result is the supplemental assessment value. Once the new assessed value of your property has been determined, the Assessor will send you a notification of the amount to be assessed.

Example: New value at date of purchase or completion of new construction $120,000 Assessed value for current fiscal year- 100,000 Supplemental assessment value will be $ 20,000 This reassessment usually results in an increase in property value, in which case your supplemental taxes will be calculated by the Auditor-Controller based on the change in value, and one or more supplemental tax bills will be created and mailed to you by the Tax Collector.

However, in some instances the reassessment results in a reduction in value, in which case a refund will be prepared by the Auditor-Controller and mailed to you. A reduction in value will not reduce the amount due on the annual tax bill. The annual tax bill must be paid in the amount originally billed.

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1. Who collects my property taxes?
2. How is the amount of my property taxes determined?
3. Do I have any recourse if I disagree with the valuation placed on my property by the Assessor?
4. I have recently purchased property. What are my responsibilities as far as taxes are concerned?
5. Will I receive a tax bill if I pay my taxes through an impound account?
6. What does my annual tax bill tell me?
7. When are my annual taxes due?
8. What do you mean by new construction or change of ownership?
9. What happens when the Assessor reassesses my property?
10. What do I do with my debris check?