Real Estate Tax

The Commissioner’s Office is responsible for the following duties related to real estate:

• Maintaining a record of the current assessment on all real property within the county
• Updating parcel information and assessment changes for billing 
• Transferring property as recorded by Deed or Will in the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office
• Generating the Annual Real Estate Land Book
• Updating addresses of property owners (Address Change Form) 
• Providing real estate tax relief programs 

The 2025 Real Estate Tax Rate is $0.68 per $100.00 of the total assessed value. 

Real Estate Tax Relief Programs

• Relief for Disabled Veterans
  • Veterans Disability Exemption Packet (PDF)
• Relief for the Elderly and Disabled 
  • Exemption Cover Letter (PDF)
  • Elderly and Disabled Application (PDF)
• Land Use Program
  • Land Use Cover Letter (PDF)
  • Land Use applications must be revalidated each year and are due by November 1.