Tax Tip Tuesday - Property Tax FAQs

Happy Tax Tip Tuesday! This week we want to share our most frequently asked questions we receive this time of year. Sometimes, it can be difficult to know who to contact with questions regarding your property taxes, so we've pulled together the most up to date information for you.

Take a look through the questions below and let us know if you have more questions we could add to the list!

I need to change my mailing address – who do I call? The Property Appraiser is responsible for maintaining property records, including the mailing address. You can make the change on their website,?www.leepa.org?or call their office at 239-533-6100.

I have a question about my exemptions – who do I call? The Property Appraiser is responsible for maintaining property records, including the exemptions. You can visit their website for more information,?www.leepa.org?or call their office at 239-533-6100.

How do I print my property tax bill? Visit our?property tax payment website?enter your name or address in the search field. Select your record. Click “Print (PDF)” which is located under the “Add to Cart” button. You can print a hard copy or save the file to your computer.

How do I know if my payment was received? Visit our property tax payment website and enter your name or address in the search field. Select your record. The Account History will display the tax year and show PAID or UNPAID. Please allow 7 – 10 days for mail and processing before this information is posted.

How can I get a receipt for my tax payment? Visit our?property tax payment website?enter your name or address in the search field. Select your record. The Account History will display the tax year and show?PAID. A receipt can be printed by clicking “Print (PDF).”

Can I still sign up for the installment payment plan for 2024? Unfortunately, no. Applications for quarterly installment payments needed to be received in our office by April 30, 2024. You can submit an application for the 2025 tax year. Those are due by April 30, 2025. Visit?https://leetc.com/payment-options/?to learn more.

I no longer have a mortgage, why is a mortgage company listed on my tax notice? If you have recently paid your mortgage in full, your property may have still been listed on their records. Contact the mortgage company to be sure there are no escrow funds allocated for the current tax year. Although the mortgage company is listed, you can still make the payment in November to receive the 4% discount.

Why did I get a tax bill for the full year when I just bought the property? Property taxes are accounted for when closing on a property and charged or credited for your portion by the closing agent. The tax bill for the full year is sent to the current owner of record. Refer to your closing statement or call your title company or attorney if you have questions.

I sold this property, why am I getting a tax bill? Annual tax bills are mailed to the owner of record as of the date the official tax role is sent to us from the Property Appraiser. Change of ownership is recorded with the Clerk of Court, then sent to the Property Appraiser, so it may be an issue of timing. You can forward the bill to the new owner or refer it to your closing agent.

Why did I get a Tangible Tax bill for my property? Tangible Personal Property refers to assets used in a business or on the rental activity of a home. More specifically, it is furniture, fixtures, tools, machinery, household appliances, equipment, signs, leasehold improvements, supplies, and leased equipment – whatever is used to generate income. If you recently purchased a home that is no longer used for rental, contact the Property Appraiser’s office at 239-533-6140.

Did these answer your property tax questions? If not - comment below. We'd love to answer and even add them to our FAQs list for the future!