Property Division

WHAT ARE PROPERTY (AD VALOREM) TAXES?


Property (Ad Valorem) taxes are taxes that are based on the value of real and/or personal property.

  • Real property includes the land and improvements. An improvement is anything that adds value to real property such as a house, swimming pool, garage, barn, etc.
  • Business personal property refers to items that are used in any business and are movable or not permanently fixed to the land. Some examples of personal property would be furniture, fixtures, tools, and equipment used in the operation of a business.

WHAT  SHOULD I DO WHEN I BUY PROPERTY?

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I MAKE CHANGES TO MY PROPERTY?

DO I QUALIFY FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION?

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A CURRENT USE EXEMPTION?

HOW ARE PROPERTY VALUES DETERMINED?