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REAL ESTATE TAX
The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is
responsible for: maintaining a record for each parcel of property in York County;
transferring property as recorded by Deed or Will in the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
office; assigning map numbers; updating addresses of property owners and new assessment
changes for billing; and, in addition, producing the Annual Real Estate Land Book, which
is the basis for the Treasurer's tax bill.
For detailed
information about York County properties, you may visit the following:
- Property Information
System
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Property Information Lookup
-
Real Estate
Sales
-
Tax Assessment
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ASSESSMENTS
All real estate is subject to taxation, except that
specifically exempted by state code. Property is assessed on January 1. Tax
bills are due in two equal installments, June 5 and December 5. All real estate in
York County is reassessed by the York County
Real Estate Assessment Office every two
years. The Assessment Office is also responsible for assessing property that has
been subdivided; new construction; and improvements or additions to an existing
structure. Questions regarding a reassessment notice should be directed to (757)
890-3720. If there is a change of billing address, or any other change pertaining to
your taxes, please notify the Commissioner of the Revenue at (757) 890-3382.
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TAX RELIEF
FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED
York
County offers a program to taxpayers who are age 65 or older or
permanently disabled, which exempts, or partially exempts the tax on their
real estate or mobile home.
To qualify for this program
a property owner(s) must meet the following requirements:
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Be age 65 or older or
permanently disabled as of December 31st of the year immediately
preceding the current tax year
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One owner incomes must
be $50,000 or less ($60,000 or less if permanently disabled) and two
owner incomes must be $50,000 or less ($60,000 or less if one owner is
permanently disabled and $70,000 or less if both owners are
permanently disabled)
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Assets cannot exceed
$200,000 (excludes residence, furnishings and ten-acres of land)
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Owner(s) applying must
reside on the property
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Must file an application
with the Commissioner of the Revenue annually on or before April 1st
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If you or
anyone in your household is required to file a FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN
(Forms
1040/1040A), a copy must be submitted along with the application.
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Each
individual must submit a copy of the Annual Social Security
Statement/Annuity Statement, W-2(s), 1099(s), and any other statement
providing the source of income, along with the application.
Certain other conditions
may apply. Please contact the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at
(757) 890-3382 or click on
the following to print out an application:
Tax Relief
for the Elderly and Disabled Application.
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LAND USE
Properties that qualify for Land Use under the category of
Agricultural or Horticultural must apply to the Office of
Real Estate Assessment
by
November 1 annually. For applications or questions call (757) 890-3720.
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