Property Tax System

How the property tax system works

CITIES & COUNTY  Provide copies of all building permits issued. ------------------------------ REGISTRAR RECORDER / COUNTY CLERK Provides copies of all deeds and other recorded documents

COUNTY ASSESSOR

Assesses all real estate and personal property (businesses, boats, and airplanes) located throughout the entire county.

AUDITOR - CONTROLLER

Receives the assessments from the Assessor and applies the appropriate tax rate to determine the actual amount of property taxes owned.

TREASURER and TAX COLLECTOR

Mails out the property tax bills, collects the money, and deposits it in the County Treasury.

AUDITOR - CONTROLLER

Allocates the money to over 900 local taxing agencies, including the County, cities, schools, and special districts.