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1. How often does the county appraise my property?

State law requires that all properties be physically inspected every five years. In addition to physically inspecting your property every five years, the county must also update property values based on a review of current market value data each year.

2. Where does my property tax money go?

Property taxes are an important source of revenue for public (K-12) schools, law enforcement, fire departments, libraries, streets and roads, and city and county government. As in most states, property taxes are the backbone of funding for local government and schools. Generally, public (K-12) schools receive the largest share of the property tax.

3. If the county didn't increase my market value, why did my taxes increase?

The county assessor does not establish the amount of taxes you pay. If the market value placed on your property by the assessor remained the same as the previous year, the increase in your taxes can be attributed to an increase in tax rates within your particular tax district. Tax rates can increase due to public voting on bond issues, such as school bonds, jail, etc., or an increase in the budget of a taxing entity.