Why do my taxes increase?
An increase in taxes can be the result of:
- An increase in the tax rate (tax levy)
- An increase in assessed valuation (can be from reassessment or from new construction)
- A combination of increases in both the tax rate and assessed value

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1. How often do you reassess property?
2. Who makes the decision to reassess my property?
3. Why is reassessment required?
4. What is market value?
5. What is the difference between market value and assessed value?
6. Do all property values change during reassessment?
7. How can my property value increase if I have done nothing to it?
8. What if I disagree with my assessment?
9. Why do my taxes increase?
10. How does reassessment affect my taxes?
11. Is all property taxed at the same rate?
12. Where do you get your car values?
13. Why is there a penalty for turning in a late assessment list?