Dates to Remember

January 1

Assessment date.

February 1

Tax abatements must be received by this date in order to apply to the current assessment year. If received after February 1, then the abatement will apply to the following assessment year.

April 1

Assessors complete assessments and notify taxpayers when there is a change.

April 2 through April 25

Taxpayers may request an informal review of the assessment by the assessor.

On or Before April 25

Following informal review, the Assessor may enter into a signed written agreement with the property owner or aggrieved taxpayer authorizing the assessor to correct or modify the assessment according to the agreement of the parties.

April 2 through April 30

Taxpayers may appeal assessments to local boards of review.

May 1 through adjournment

The Board of Review meets each year.

October 9 through October 31 inclusive

Protest period for filing with the Board of review on those properties affected by changes in value as a result of the Director of Revenue and Finance Equalization Orders (odd numbered years).

November 1

Deadline for filing an application for the Family Farm Credit for the current assessment year.  Applications received after November 1 will be applied to the following assessment year.

January 1 through December 31

Period for filing for Homestead Credit and Military Exemption. If the home qualifies, and the property owner files on or before July 1, the credit or exemption will go into effect for the current assessment year. If the property owner files after July 1, the credit or exemption will go into effect the year following the sign-up.