The yearly bill
Property tax estimate
A property tax estimate from your own local rate: the yearly bill, the monthly share of your payment, and the effective rate.
Behind the numbers
How it works
Taxable value
Value × the share that is assessed − exemptions (never below zero).
The tax
Taxable value × your rate. A percent rate is divided by 100. A mill rate is dollars per $1,000, so it is divided by 1,000. Special assessments are added on top.
Effective rate
The yearly tax ÷ the home’s value, so you can compare homes and places on the same footing.
Adjust it
What each input means
| Value | Many places reassess at the purchase price after a sale, so a new owner’s bill can differ from the seller’s. |
|---|---|
| Assessment share | Some places tax the full value, others a set share of it. |
| Rate | The combined rate from every taxing district on the bill. |
| Exemptions | Programs and amounts differ by state and county, and you usually have to apply. |
When to use it
Made for
- Comparing homes in different towns or counties
- Checking the tax line on a payment estimate
- Before applying for an exemption
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Questions
Good to know
Why is the seller’s tax bill lower than my estimate?+
The seller may have exemptions or limits that end at the sale, or the home may be reassessed at your purchase price.
Where do I find the rate?+
On the county assessor’s or treasurer’s website, or a recent tax bill. Morgan can pull the current bill for any home you are considering.
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