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Assessor and county staff explain tax-bill timing, appeal process and upcoming voter-registration purge
Summary
County staff clarified the May 19 tax-bill mailing, installment due dates, the appeal process for assessments and said a biannual voter-registration purge will begin with mailing new voter cards in July; staff urged residents to contact the assessor’s office for exemption and appeal guidance.
County fiscal and election staff briefed the committee June 3 on tax-bill timing, tax-collection processes and an upcoming voter-registration purge.
A county official explained that tax bills were mailed May 19 to most residents, and that the first installment due date is July 7 with the second installment due in September. The official said some residents received bills early and others later, and that liens are not filed immediately at the first due date but are typically filed later in the year (October–November) if taxes remain unpaid.
The assessor told the committee she had received repeated calls and messages from property owners questioning high bills, and described how her office responds: confirming exemptions (for example, a primary-residence exemption), checking assessed market value and explaining equalization factors and the three‑year sales ratio. She urged residents to direct assessment questions to the assessor’s office so staff can confirm exemptions and, if appropriate, explain the Board of Review appeal process and the limited timeframes for court review.
Treasurer/staff reported an ACH account is in place to receive application fees and other deposits, and that the treasurer’s office is coordinating with staff on distributions after the first due date.
On elections, the county’s elections official (Fran) said the county will begin a biannual purge of voter registration with new voter cards mailed to registered voters, expecting the mailing in July. She also outlined anticipated dates for petition circulation and filing for the March primary: circulation would begin in the first week of August with filing in late October (noted as approximately Oct. 27–Nov. 3), with final dates to be confirmed and posted when available.
Why it matters: The explanations clarify payment deadlines, appeal options and how residents can resolve assessment questions. The election timeline affects prospective candidates and voter registration accuracy ahead of future ballots.
