View the Mill Rate to see the tax rate used to calculate property taxes for a property or taxing district. The mill rate determines how much tax is charged per unit of assessed or taxable value and is a key component of the property tax calculation process. Reviewing the mill rate helps verify tax calculations, analyze the impact of tax levies, and ensure the correct rates are being applied.
Examples:
- Verify the mill rate before calculating property taxes.
- Review the rate when researching a property owner's tax bill.
- Compare mill rates across taxing districts or tax years.
- Confirm that levy calculations resulted in the expected tax rate.
- Analyze how changes in assessed values or budgets affect the tax rate.
By viewing the mill rate, you can better understand how property taxes are calculated, verify the accuracy of tax bills, and support assessment, billing, and reporting activities.
Viewing the mill rate
1. Open Connect Property Tax Collection > Real Property Inquiry.
2. Use the Property box to look up a real property, and then press Enter.
3. Click to select the Property tab.
4. Click to select the Taxing District tab.
The mill rate displays at the bottom of the grid.
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