Property Tax Fact Sheets

• Appealing the Value or Classification of Your Property Fact Sheet #1.
  Summary of how properties are assessed and classified. Outlines what owners can do if they don't agree.
• Applying for the residential homestead classification Fact sheet #11. Information on how to apply for the homestead classification.
• Market Value Exclusion on Homesteads of Disabled Veterans Fact sheet #13. Summary of the Market Value Exclusion on Homesteads of Disabled Veterans.
• My House is Worth What Fact sheet #14. Information on why the assessor's value does not reflect the sale price of the property
• Preparing an Appeal to Your Local and County Boards of Appeal and Equalization Fact sheet #10. Helpful information for property owners who wish to appeal their value or classification to the Local and County Boards of Appeal and Equalization.
• Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Fact sheet #3. Details on the program allowing senior citizens to defer their property tax payments.
• State General Levy Fact sheet #8. Summary of the State General Levy
• Sustainable Forest Incentive Act Fact sheet #9. Information and forms for a program designed to encourage owners of forested lands to practice long-term, sustainable forest management. Revised 5/08