Town of New Salem Assessor's Office (2024)

FAQs

Do I need an appointment for the Cook County Assessor's Office? ›

The safety of our staff and the public is our top priority. To visit us in person, we encourage you to schedule an appointment during regular business hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The Assessor's Identification No. can be found on the Annual Property Tax Bill or Supplemental Property Tax Bill in the shaded area toward the top of the bill.

Your County Assessor, Lisa Norton

Lisa and her staff are responsible for the valuation of all the property within the 429 square miles that comprise Mississippi County.

The Shelby County Assessor's Office requires a written request, signed by the property owner, in order to change a property's recorded mailing address. If you are a taxpayer representative, or acting on the property owner's behalf, you must also provide a letter of authorization to process your request.

The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000.

If you are 65 or over, you will qualify for this exemption in your name and can apply online. Otherwise, your property will receive the exemption for the remainder of the year of your spouse's death. You will then have to apply when you turn 65.

California state law prohibits the publishing of identifying information like a homeowner's name online without written permission from the owner. Property ownership information can be requested from the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

Your Property ID and PIN are contained on all LPT correspondence from Revenue. If you do not have your Property ID and PIN, you can request that they be sent to you through the LPT online service.

Property tax in California is calculated at a standard rate of 1% of the assessed property value, plus additional charges for voter-approved bonds, fees, and special charges.

Persons who are 65 years of age and older or who are disabled, upon application and proof of eligibility, are exempt from all ad valorem taxes up to $7,500.00 of assessed value. The application for exemption must be filed with the individual county on or before April 1.

Who owns homes in my area? ›

Reach out to the county clerk or recorder

The county clerk or county recorder should also know who owns a property in California. As long as you know the property's location and county, you can typically get the information for free. Even if you need to print documents, these offices typically charge minimal fees.

Mississippi Property Tax Rules

Taxes are based on rates and assessed property values determined during the preceding year. For owner-occupied residential properties the assessed value is equal to 10% of market value (also called true value). The rate for all other real estate is 15%.

If you move, you must inform the municipality of your change of address, either in person or in writing. Sometimes, if you're moving within the same municipality, you can do so online. The new municipality will update your address in the Personal Records Database (BRP).

Online through e-Services:

The easiest way to update your record is online through e-Services. In e-Services click on Change Your Address under Driver Services and follow the prompts.

You can use the Change of Address form located on our website or email the request to assessor@co.lane.or.us. Please include your current mailing address and the account numbers of all property you own.

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For residential property owners, the assessed value equals 10% of the fair market value of the home. For most commercial property owners, the assessed value is 25% of the fair market value. This level of assessed value is the taxable amount of the property, as determined by Cook County ordinance.

The mission of the Cook County Assessor's Office is to deliver accurate and transparent assessments of all residential and commercial properties. We serve every community in the County through ethical stewardship within the property tax system.

The easiest and fastest way to pay your Cook County Property Tax Bill is online. If you are unable to pay online, you may pay at any of the nearly 400 Chase Bank locations in Illinois, including those located outside of Cook County. Check the hours of your branch.