Many people are not aware that they can request a physical copy of their property tax card from the county assessor's office. This document can be very useful in a number of situations, such as when you are applying for a home loan or trying to settle a property insurance claim. In this article, we'll explain how to go about requesting your property tax card.
What is a property tax card
A property tax card is a document that shows how much you owe in property taxes. It is sent to you by your local government or taxing authority. The amount of taxes you owe is based on the value of your property.
How to get a property tax card
If you need a property tax card for your records, you can request one from your local assessor's office. Simply contact the office and ask for a copy of your property tax card. Be sure to have your property address and/or tax ID number handy so they can quickly pull up your information.
In most cases, there is no fee for requesting a property tax card. However, some offices may charge a small copying or shipping fee. Once you have your property tax card, be sure to keep it in a safe place with your other important financial documents.
See if there are any discrepancies between what's on your current card and what's on your old one, and when you see them, raise them with the tax assessor so they can be fixed before your next payment is due.
If there are no issues on your property tax card, check out other solutions from our housing solutions page. Family Solutions Foundation also offers free grants to eligible applicants. Absolutely no obligations. You may apply for a free grant here.
