| 2016 Personal Property forms were mailed out July 15th, 2015. These forms are pre-printed with the information you gave the Assessor's Office last year.
The Assessor's Office needs the information to be current as of July 1, 2015.
The forms you received are due at the Assessor's Office now, but no later than October 1, 2015.
Please list all of the cars, boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, and 4-wheelers along with their VIN's and values. Cross out any of the property you no longer own on July 1, 2015.
Dog License: All dogs in the county must be licensed once they are 6 months old. Tags are available in the Assessors' office for $3.00 each. Dog license are good for one year from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
Homestead Exemption: Persons 65 years are older or are permanently and totally disabled and live on their own property can apply for the Homestead Exemption. This allows a $20,000 reduction of assessed value on their owner occupied real estate. It does not apply to personal property. You may apply in the Assessors' office between July 1, 2015 and December 1, 2015 for 2016 taxes.
Farm Use Valuation: If you farm your land, you may apply for Farm Use Valuation. To qualify you must have at least $1000 in agricultural production.
The Assessors Office is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone (304)354-6958. | 
