Douglas County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Douglas County Colorado Property Records Guide

Search Douglas County Assessor Records, Values, Maps and Property Taxes

Douglas County property information is divided among the Assessor, Treasurer and Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor maintains property values, ownership data, characteristics, neighborhood sales and parcel maps. The Treasurer bills and collects property taxes, while the Recording Office preserves deeds, releases, liens, plats and other recorded real-estate documents.

This 2026 guide shows which search field to use, how to read the property record, why the current valuation is tied to a June 30, 2024 appraisal date, what to do after an assessment decision, how to pay an overdue tax account and where to correct ownership or mailing information.

Search by address, owner, account or State Parcel Number
Read actual, assessed and estimated tax values correctly
Review maps, neighborhood sales and property characteristics
Separate Assessor, Treasurer and recorded-document tasks
Search Assessor Records Search Tax Account Open Property Maps Search Recorded Documents
County Assessor Toby Damisch
Assessor phone 303-660-7450
Assessor office 301 Wilcox Street
Treasurer phone 303-660-7455
Editorial verification August 5, 2026
Current 2026 action position

Douglas County Property Assessment and Tax Status for August 2026

Several important 2026 deadlines have passed, but two current dates still matter. The Assessor’s homepage currently announces that senior-exemption applications have been extended until August 15 and that 2026 assessment-appeal decisions will be published on August 15.
2026 valuation appeal filed Watch for the Assessor’s Notice of Determination. The official site currently says assessment appeal decisions will be published on August 15.
Senior exemption not filed The main Assessor page currently announces an extension through August 15. Confirm the extension and required application before submitting.
2025 property taxes remain unpaid The full-payment and half-payment deadlines have passed. Search the live Treasurer account for the current balance and accrued interest.
Do not rely on a saved amount: Douglas County states that delinquent payments incur a 1% interest charge immediately after the applicable deadline and again on the first day of each following month. Additional tax-lien-sale costs may arise later.
Deadline conflict rule: Some general county pages show the normal July 15 senior-exemption deadline, while the live Assessor homepage currently announces an August 15 extension. Use the current Assessor announcement and confirm that it applies to your application type.
Begin with the correct office

Which Douglas County Office Handles Your Property Question?

Property searches, tax accounts and deeds are connected, but they are not maintained by the same elected office.

County Assessor

  • Actual and assessed values
  • Owner and mailing records
  • Property characteristics
  • Account and State Parcel Numbers
  • Neighborhood sales and maps
  • Valuation appeals and exemptions

County Treasurer

  • Property-tax statements
  • Current and prior balances
  • Payment history and receipts
  • Online, phone and mail payments
  • Delinquent interest
  • Tax-lien-sale information

Clerk and Recorder

  • Deeds and releases
  • Recorded liens
  • Plats and surveys
  • Document copies
  • Recording fees
  • Property fraud alerts
Important distinction: The Assessor does not collect property taxes. The Treasurer cannot lower the Assessor’s value or change a property classification. The Recording Office records deeds but cannot provide legal advice or guarantee clear title.
Office structures differ by state: Colorado uses an elected Assessor for valuation and a Treasurer for tax collection. Florida separates Property Appraiser and Tax Collector functions differently. This existing Volusia County Property Appraiser guide shows the Florida workflow for comparison.

Choose the Douglas County Property Task You Need

Find a property record Search by address, city and ZIP, owner name, account number or State Parcel Number.
Review a valuation Check actual value, assessed value, classification, property characteristics and neighborhood sales.
Find or pay property taxes Use the Treasurer account search for tax statements, balances, receipts and online payment.
Correct ownership or mailing address Record a new deed for title changes or submit the Assessor’s signed mailing-address form.
Compare neighborhood sales Open the property details, then use View Neighborhood Sales to examine relevant comparable properties.
Search deeds or liens Use the Recording Office’s public document search and verify grantor, grantee, recording number and legal description.

Jump to Your Douglas County Property Task

Six Fields to Verify Before Using a Douglas County Property Record

Account number Match the complete Assessor account.
State Parcel Number Confirm the precise parcel identifier.
Owner name Check current title information.
Property address Confirm physical location and unit.
Legal description Match lot, block, subdivision or land description.
Tax district Review the correct taxing-authority combination.
Property-record field What it means What to do with it
Account Number Douglas County Assessor account identifier. Use it for the cleanest Assessor and advanced-search match.
State Parcel Number State-format parcel identifier connected to the land record. Copy it for map, parcel and tax-authority research.
Actual Value Assessor’s estimate of market value as of the applicable appraisal date. Compare it with property facts and relevant sales.
Assessed Value Taxable assessment base after applying the applicable assessment rate and adjustments. Use it with mill levies to understand estimated taxes.
Neighborhood Local valuation grouping used for sales and property comparison. Open View Neighborhood Sales and compare similar properties.
Tax District Unique combination of taxing authorities serving the parcel. Use it to explain why nearby parcels can have different mill levies.
Property Characteristics Building area, year built, basement, garage, quality, use and other features. Gather permits, plans, photos or measurements when a fact is wrong.
Sales History Recorded transfer and sale information tied to the parcel. Check whether a transfer was an open-market sale before using it as a comparable.
Parcel and location research

Douglas County Real Property Maps, Tax Districts and GIS Tools

Real Property Viewer Use the map-based search to locate parcels, inspect boundaries and connect map features with Assessor records.
Your Douglas County Taxes Search a parcel to review the authorities receiving portions of the tax and compare tax-rate distribution.
Taxing Authorities Lookup Identify the city, school, fire, metro and other authorities connected to a parcel.
Value Data Explorer Review values and characteristics in a geographic data application.
Neighborhood review Compare neighborhood-level value patterns and investigate possible record differences.
Open-data maps Explore zoning, subdivisions, municipal boundaries, contours, water providers and other county GIS layers.
Find the Assessor property first. Copy the account number, SPN, address and legal description.
Open the Real Property Viewer. Search with the address or parcel identifier and zoom to the exact lot.
Compare neighboring parcels. Check lot shape, access, subdivision, nearby uses and tax-district boundaries.
Review relevant map layers. Use zoning, taxing authorities, economic areas or other layers only for the question being researched.
Do not treat GIS lines as a survey. Public parcel maps are useful for research but should not replace a recorded plat, title work or a professional boundary survey.
Open Assessor Maps Choose Real Property Viewer, tax-distribution maps, value tools or printable section maps. Open Douglas County GIS Explore zoning, subdivisions, water providers, survey control and other county map applications.
Current valuation cycle

How Douglas County 2025–2026 Property Values Were Developed

Colorado reassesses real property in odd-numbered years. The 2025 reappraisal established values generally used for 2025 and 2026 unless a qualifying change in ownership, use, construction or other circumstance requires an adjustment.

Sales studied Residential sales are analyzed from the statutory study period.
Appraisal date Values are tied to June 30, 2024.
2025 reappraisal New values were established from a new sales analysis.
2026 assessment The reappraisal value generally carries into the intervening year.
2027 reappraisal A new appraisal cycle will use the next statutory data period.
Current-market misunderstanding: The value shown for 2026 is not intended to be an estimate of what the property would sell for on August 5, 2026. The current valuation cycle is tied to the June 30, 2024 appraisal date.
Residential property Douglas County says residential property is valued through the market approach using comparable sales.
Property characteristics Square footage, style, quality, basement, garage and other facts help adjust comparable sales.
Neighborhood sales The property details page can automatically select neighborhood and sub-neighborhood sales with similar style and quality.
Useful evidence: A current listing price alone does not establish the statutory appraisal-date value. Better evidence connects the property’s condition and characteristics with sales relevant to the official valuation period.
Projected 2026 assessment rates

How Douglas County Property Taxes Are Calculated

Actual value Assessor’s estimate of market value as of the applicable appraisal date.
This is not yet the taxable assessed value.
Assessment rate The applicable percentage converts actual value into assessed value.
Residential school and local-government calculations differ.
Assessed value The amount used with the applicable mill levy.
Adjustments and exemptions may affect this step.
Property tax Assessed value multiplied by mill levy divided by 1,000.
Taxing authorities set the mill levies.
Actual Value Assessor’s value as of the statutory appraisal date.
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Assessment Rate Converts actual value into assessed value.
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Mill Levy ÷ 1,000 Produces the estimated property-tax amount.
2026 property category Projected assessment treatment Important note
Residential—school districts Projected 7.05% assessment rate Used for the school-district portion of the calculation.
Residential—local governments Projected 6.8% rate with a 10% legislative adjustment on the first $700,000 of actual value Used for applicable local-government mills.
Other property Generally 25% or 26%, depending on property type Confirm classification and current state assessment rate.
Mill levy Set by school, county, city, fire, metro and other taxing authorities Rates are generally finalized later in the tax year.
Projected-rate warning: Douglas County labels the 2026 residential assessment rates as projected. Preliminary reports can change before state and local tax information is finalized.
Why nearby homes can have different taxes: Parcels can belong to different school, fire, metro, municipal or special districts even when their actual values are similar.
Review Official Tax Calculations Read the county’s residential, vacant-land and commercial examples. Check Tax Authority Reports Review preliminary or final assessment and taxing-authority information for the correct year.
2026 valuation-review route

Douglas County Property Assessment Appeals and Next Steps

2026 Assessor-level filing period closed: Douglas County’s 2026 notice allowed real-property valuation objections from May 1 through June 8. Business personal-property appeals ran from June 15 through June 30.
Assessor appeal File online, by mail or through an appraiser meeting during the open filing period.
Notice of Determination The current Assessor page says 2026 decisions will be published on August 15.
County Board of Equalization Continue the appeal by the deadline stated on the determination.
Further review Arbitration, Board of Assessment Appeals or District Court may be available within 30 days of the CBOE decision.

Evidence checklist for a valuation appeal

  • Notice of Valuation and account number
  • State Parcel Number and property address
  • Correct square footage and property characteristics
  • Photographs showing condition as of the valuation period
  • Repair estimates for significant defects
  • Comparable sales tied to the statutory appraisal date
  • Permit, demolition or construction records
  • Closing statement or professional appraisal when relevant
Problem Best evidence Practical action
Actual value appears too high Comparable sales and condition evidence tied to the appraisal date. Explain why selected comparable properties are more similar.
Square footage is wrong Plans, permits, appraisal measurements or professional documentation. Identify the exact field and correct measurement.
Basement or garage is incorrect Photos, permit records and building plans. Distinguish finished from unfinished space and carport from garage.
Classification is wrong Actual use, occupancy, lease or land-use information. Explain the property’s use as of January 1.
Owner or mailing data is wrong Recorded deed or signed address-change request. Use the ownership or address process rather than a value appeal.
Next deadline: Douglas County’s alternative appeals calendar lists September 15 for continuing an Assessor determination to the County Board of Equalization. Follow the exact deadline and instructions printed on your Notice of Determination.
Review Appeal Options Read Assessor, CBOE and further appeal information. Open Appeals Calendar Confirm Assessor, CBOE and post-decision deadlines. Read Determination Steps Review what happens after the Assessor issues a decision.
2026 deadlines have passed

Douglas County Property-Tax Due Dates and Payment Options

First Half Due by the last day of February, subject to the next-business-day rule.
Full Payment Due by April 30.
Second Half Due by June 15.
August 2026 status: All three normal 2025-tax payment deadlines have passed. Search the live tax account before paying because monthly interest may have changed the amount.
Payment method How to use it Important warning
One-time eCheck Open the tax account and click the payment amount in the Pay Taxes area. Published fee is $1.50; verify every bank-account digit.
Credit or debit card Pay through the online account, telephone system or Treasurer counter. Published vendor fee is 2.5% with a $2 minimum.
Pay by phone Call 303-532-3219 or 844-236-3042 and use the tax account number. The same third-party vendor fees apply.
Mail Mail payment and the correct coupon to the Douglas County Treasurer. Payments are presumed received by USPS postmark; mail early.
In person Visit the Treasurer at 100 Third Street, Suite 120, Castle Rock. Bring the exact account or tax statement and keep the receipt.
Drop box Use the Miller Building or listed motor-vehicle office drop boxes. Check access hours and do not leave cash.
Future-dated payment Create a payment account, add a method, search by account and schedule payment. Scheduling must be completed before the legal deadline.
eCheck fee $1.50

The county’s payment page says the bank account is normally charged within two business days.

Card fee 2.5%

A $2 minimum applies and the third-party fee is not retained by Douglas County.

Returned-payment fee: Douglas County warns that a returned or rejected check, electronic payment or card payment results in a minimum returned-payment fee of $35.
No partial payments: County guidance says taxes may be paid in full or in two equal half payments. Tax amounts of $25 or less are due in full by April 30.
Review Official Payment Options Confirm online, phone, mail, counter, drop-box and future-payment details. Review Important Tax Dates Check current billing, due-date, delinquency and tax-lien-sale dates.
Property-tax relief routes

Senior, Veteran, Gold Star, Deferral and Work-Off Programs

Senior Property Tax Exemption The applicant generally must be at least 65 on January 1 and have owned and occupied the home as a primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years.
Qualified Senior Primary Residential Exemption A portable senior exemption is available for tax years 2025 and 2026 for certain people who previously received the senior exemption.
Disabled Veteran Exemption Qualifying veterans may include those rated 100% permanent and total or, beginning with tax year 2025, certain applicants with individual unemployability status.
Gold Star or Surviving Spouse Separate eligibility rules and application forms apply to qualifying surviving spouses.
Colorado Property Tax Deferral The State Treasurer may provide a loan that pays qualifying property taxes and places a lien against the property.
Douglas County Tax Work-Off Douglas County offers qualifying taxpayers age 60 or older and people with disabilities an opportunity to work off part of county property taxes.
Program Core benefit 2026 timing note
Senior exemption Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value for qualifying property. Assessor homepage currently announces an August 15 extension.
Disabled veteran / qualifying spouse Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value when eligibility is approved. Confirm whether the current extension applies to the specific form.
Property-tax deferral State loan postpones qualifying property-tax payment. Douglas County accepted 2026 applications from January 1 through April 1.
Tax Work-Off Temporary county work can reduce eligible Douglas County property-tax cost. Review current program availability and application instructions.
One-year delay: Douglas County explains that an approved senior or veteran exemption generally appears on the following January tax bill because property taxes are collected one year in arrears.
Current extension: The live Assessor homepage currently says the senior-exemption application deadline is extended until August 15. Verify the correct application and do not assume all exemption categories received the same extension.
Senior Exemption Information Review age, ownership, occupancy and application requirements. Veteran Exemption Information Review disability, ownership, residency and surviving-spouse routes. Relief and Deferral Programs Compare exemptions, state deferral and county work-off information.
Two different correction routes

How to Change a Douglas County Owner Name or Mailing Address

Mailing address change The current owner must provide written, signed and dated consent. The online form requests the eight-digit account or schedule number, old address, new address and contact details.
Ownership or title change A new deed must be recorded with the Clerk and Recorder. The Recording Office transmits the recorded document to the Assessor for review and ownership update.
Review current record Confirm present owner, mailing address and legal description.
Choose route Mailing-address form or recorded deed.
Submit proof Provide owner authorization or properly executed deed.
County processing Recording transmits deed information to the Assessor.
Verify update Recheck Assessor and Treasurer records.
Legal-document warning: Assessor and Recording staff cannot advise which deed to use, how ownership should be held or what legal consequences may result. Consult a title company or real-estate attorney when needed.
Processing time: Douglas County explains that an ownership update can take several days to several weeks after recording, depending on workload and document review.
Update Mailing Address Prepare the current owner’s name, account number, old and new addresses and contact information. Review Deed Recording Requirements Confirm document margins, parties, legal description, grantee address and fees.
Official land-record workflow

How to Search Douglas County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents

Colorado is a race-notice state. Recording a document affecting real property creates a public record and gives notice that a person or entity claims an interest in the property.

Open the Recording Office online-services page. Use the Douglas County Recording Online Services page and select Public Document Search.
Search the parties. Try grantor, grantee, current owner, prior owner, trust, company and spelling variations.
Use document identifiers when available. Search by recording number, date, document type, reception information or legal-description details.
Compare the legal description. Match the recorded document with the Assessor property, lot, block, subdivision or land description.
Review releases separately. A paid mortgage may remain in historical data. Confirm whether the Public Trustee processed and recorded the release of deed of trust.
Request a certified copy when required. Court, lender, title or government processes may require certification rather than an ordinary online image.
Recording service Published fee Important detail
Record most documents $43 per document Applies to document sizes from 8.5 × 14 through 24 × 36 inches.
Land survey plat $50 per document Confirm format and filing requirements before submission.
State documentary fee $0.01 per $100 Applies to qualifying title transfers when consideration exceeds $500.
Printed recorded-document copy $0.25 per page Separate from the fee to record a new document.
Certification $1 per document Available for paper or electronic certification.
Oversized plat copy $1 first page + $0.75 each additional page Shipping and handling may be additional.
Fraud-alert option: The Clerk and Recorder provides a free fraud-detection service that can notify participants when a document is recorded in their name or on their property.
Title warning: A public-record search is not the same as an insured title examination. Recorded documents can require legal interpretation, and staff cannot advise which document should be recorded.
Bulk research and open records

Douglas County Assessor Data Downloads and Custom Reports

Property ownership Account number, owner name and mailing-address fields for active accounts.
Property location Account, SPN, address, legal description, acreage, tax district and neighborhood.
Property sales Sale date, price, deed type, grantor, grantee, book, page and recording number.
Improvement characteristics Building style, quality, use, year built, square footage, basement, garage and construction details.
Subdivision information Filing, subdivision, lot, block and tract information.
Custom reports Assessor staff may create a report when public tools are insufficient, subject to availability and payment.
Custom-report cost: Douglas County currently lists custom Assessor reports at $50 per hour with a one-hour minimum and payment required before delivery.
Data limitation: Bulk data is useful for analysis but should not be treated as a title guarantee, legal survey or substitute for verifying the current individual property record.
Download Assessor Data Review current active-account files and data-field descriptions. Open Real Estate Data Center Access downloads, advanced search, maps, open data and report information. Create an Advanced Report Filter property ownership, location, value and building characteristics.

Douglas County Assessor, Treasurer and Recording Office Details

Assessor Toby Damisch
301 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-7450
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Treasurer David Gill
100 Third Street
Suite 120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-7455
Recording Office 301 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-7446
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Public Trustee 100 Third Street, Suite 120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-7417
Deed-of-trust release and foreclosure questions.
Before visiting: Check the relevant official office page for holiday closures, appointment instructions and temporary service changes.

Douglas County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Address search returns no result Use the street number and main street name, then try account number or SPN. Assessor
Owner name shows several properties Open each result and compare address, account, SPN and legal description. Assessor
Owner name is outdated Confirm the deed was recorded, then allow time for Recording to transmit it to the Assessor. Recording, then Assessor
Mailing address is wrong Submit the signed Assessor address-change form using the eight-digit account number. Assessor
Property characteristic is incorrect Gather permits, plans, photos, appraisal measurements or construction records. Assessor
Current value seems unrelated to today’s market Remember that the 2025–2026 value is tied to the June 30, 2024 appraisal date. Assessor
Assessment appeal decision is missing Check the Assessor account and contact the office after the announced August 15 decision date. Assessor
Disagree with Assessor decision Follow the CBOE filing instructions and exact deadline printed on the determination. County Board of Equalization
Tax statement was not received Print the statement from the live tax account and verify the mailing address. Treasurer and Assessor
Escrow and owner both paid Compare both payments and contact the lender; a refund occurs only when the account is overpaid. Treasurer and lender
Online payment was rejected Verify every bank-account digit and ask about the minimum $35 returned-payment fee. Treasurer
Mortgage release does not appear Contact the Public Trustee to confirm whether the release of deed of trust was processed. Public Trustee
Need exact parcel boundaries Use the GIS map for research, then obtain a recorded plat or professional survey. Recording or survey professional
Need many property records Use Advanced Search, data downloads or request a paid custom report. Assessor
“I am reviewing Douglas County property account __________ / State Parcel Number __________ at __________. The record currently shows __________, but my deed, notice, plans or tax statement shows __________. Please confirm which office and form should handle this issue and what supporting documents are required.”
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Final Douglas County Property Action Center

Use these portals after confirming the correct property, account number, State Parcel Number, tax year and responsible office.

Search Assessor Record Prepare the address, owner name, account number or SPN. Search or Pay Taxes Verify account, parcel, tax year, balance and payment method. Review Appeal Status Check the determination and next-level appeal instructions. Search Recorded Documents Prepare names, recording number, date range or legal description.
Title-specific answers

Douglas County Property Assessor Search and Tax Records FAQs

1. How do I search Douglas County Colorado property records?

Use the official Douglas County Assessor property search. You can search all fields or search specifically by address, city and ZIP, owner name, account number or State Parcel Number. Verify the account, SPN, owner, address and legal description before relying on the result.

2. What is the difference between a Douglas County account number and State Parcel Number?

The account number identifies the property within the Douglas County Assessor system. The State Parcel Number is a state-format parcel identifier used to connect the land record with parcel, map and tax-district information. Save both identifiers when researching a property.

3. What information appears in a Douglas County Assessor property record?

A property details page can include ownership, property address, legal description, account and parcel identifiers, actual and assessed values, estimated tax information, maps, sales history, neighborhood sales and building or land characteristics.

4. Why is the 2026 Douglas County property value based on June 30, 2024?

Colorado’s 2025 reappraisal established values as of the June 30, 2024 appraisal date. That reappraisal value is generally used for 2025 and 2026 unless a qualifying ownership, use, construction or other change requires an adjustment.

5. How are Douglas County Colorado property taxes calculated?

Property taxes are calculated by applying the appropriate assessment rate and legislative adjustment to actual value, then multiplying the resulting assessed value by the applicable mill levy divided by 1,000. Different mill levies can apply to school and local-government portions.

6. When were Douglas County property taxes due in 2026?

For the normal payment schedule, the first half was due by the last day of February, full payment was due April 30 and the second half was due June 15, subject to the next-business-day rule. As of August 5, 2026, these deadlines have passed.

7. What are the Douglas County online property-tax payment fees?

The Treasurer currently lists a $1.50 fee for an eCheck and a 2.5% vendor fee for a credit or debit card with a $2 minimum. A returned or rejected payment can result in a minimum returned-payment fee of $35.

8. What should I do after receiving a 2026 Douglas County assessment appeal decision?

Read the Notice of Determination carefully. If you disagree, follow the County Board of Equalization instructions and exact filing deadline printed on the notice. The county’s alternative appeals calendar lists September 15 as the CBOE continuation deadline.

9. Is the Douglas County senior property-tax exemption still open in August 2026?

The live Douglas County Assessor homepage currently announces that the senior-exemption application deadline has been extended until August 15. Confirm the extension, eligibility requirements and correct form directly with the Assessor before submitting.

10. How do I change a property owner or mailing address in Douglas County?

Use the Assessor’s written address-change process for a mailing-address correction. To change property ownership, record the appropriate deed with the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder. The recorded document is then transmitted to the Assessor for review and update.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Douglas County Assessor Property search, current alerts, valuation, exemptions, maps and appeal services. Official Property Search Address, owner, account and State Parcel Number lookup. 2025–2026 Valuation Reappraisal date, sales study, value tools and appeal information. Douglas County Treasurer Tax bills, payment history, receipts, deadlines and distribution information. Recording Office Deeds, liens, releases, document copies and fraud-alert information. Real Estate Data Center Advanced search, downloads, maps, open data and custom reports.
What was reviewed: Assessor search fields, property-record contents, 2025–2026 valuation rules, projected assessment rates, 2026 appeal dates, senior-exemption status, Treasurer payment deadlines and fees, office details, address changes, recorded-document fees, GIS tools and data downloads.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the Douglas County Assessor, Douglas County Treasurer, Douglas County Clerk and Recorder, County Board of Equalization, Public Trustee, payment vendors or any Douglas County taxing authority.

Property values, assessment rates, mill levies, exemptions, deadlines, elected officials, fees, office hours and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying, filing, recording a document, appealing a value or making a property transaction.

Last reviewed: August 5, 2026.

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