Tax Collector Invests money safely, interest earned has the effect of reducing property taxes. Furnishes detailed tax information to lending institutions, title companies, realtors, accountants, taxing districts and individual taxpayers. Sends notice to taxpayers and collects the amount due for real property, mobile homes, personal property and delivers to the County Sheriff for collection. Collects special assessments for water districts, fire protection districts, local improvement districts, county weeds, etc. Collects and accounts for payments and prepaid property taxes from individuals.
Files claims with bankruptcy court on property owners who have filed various chapters of bankruptcy.
Makes a perfect inventory of all estates taken into possession. There will be no major changes in duties. Growth in the county will increase volume of tax bills, special assessments, delinquencies, and taxpayer assistance. Enhanced public awareness of the availability of partial payment and prepayment options will increase taxpayer usage. New equipment and increased use of computers will demand a more highly trained staff to fulfill potential services.