Auditor-Treasurer

The Auditor-Treasurer’s Office is responsible for…

  • The financial records of the county including accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparation and publication of the County Financial Statement.
  • Administration and issuance of county auctioneer, precious metals, tobacco, beer, liquor licenses and firework permits
  • Collection of current and delinquent mobile home and real estate property taxes
  • Address changes/corrections to the tax system
  • Forfeiture of property and public auctions for those properties
  • Collection and distribution of mortgage registration (MRT), state deed (SDT) taxes
    • MRT is determined by a .0023 multiplier against the mortgage amount
    • SDT is determined by a .0033 multiplier against the purchase price unless the consideration is $3000 or less in which SDT is $1.65
  • Investments, bank account reconciliation and the mailing function for the county offices
  • The County Auditor-Treasurer also serves as the chief election official for the county, conducting all county and state elections including the responsibilities of voter registration, ballot layout and absentee voting
  1. What licenses does your office issue?
  2. Can I pay my taxes over the phone?
  3. Why have I received a bill (tax statement) when my mortgage company should be paying the taxes?
  4. When are property taxes due?
  5. When paying property taxes, can I make a partial payment?
  6. When will we receive our tax statements?
  7. Do I need to write a separate check if I'm paying on more than one parcel?
  8. What if I pay my property taxes late?
  9. Will I receive a reminder if I forget to pay my taxes by the due date?
  10. What if I purchase my property after the tax statements have already been mailed?
  11. What if I've lost or misplaced my tax statement? Can I obtain another copy of my Property Tax Statement?
  12. What if my total tax is less than $100?
  13. How do I change the mailing address on my property tax statements?
  14. Can I pay my license fee by credit or debit card online?
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