When
may I expect
my Real Property Tax Notice and when are taxes due?
Real
Property Tax Notices are mailed on or before November 1 each year.
Taxes are due not later than November 30th. When that day falls on a
weekend, the due date is then moved to the next Monday. If you have not received a tax notice by the first of November, please
call
the Treasurer's office. Payments may be made with a personal check (the
account holder's name and address must be preprinted), cash, cashier's
check, traveler's check, or money order. We will not accept two- or three-party checks. Checks are to be made payable to Emery County Treasurer and
should be written for the tax amount only (we do not return cash for checks in
excess of the total tax amount owed). You may also pay using an
electronic check, debit card or credit card. See "Online
Tax Payment" on our web page for instructions.
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Why didn’t I
receive a Tax Notice?
If
a parcel is sold and the name change was not made before the Tax Notice
was printed, the Tax Notice will be mailed to the previous owner. The
previous owner is
responsible for forwarding the Tax Notice to the new owner. You may
request in the
Recorder's Office that
the Notice be sent in care of the new owner. it is your
responsibility to see that you receive a Tax Notice if you have moved or
changed your address. If you have not received a Tax Notice by November 1st,
please
contact our office.
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Do I need to
notify your office if I move or change my mailing address?
Yes!
Please call our office (435) 381-2510 or contact the
Recorder's Office. It is important that
we have your correct mailing address. If you do not receive your property
tax information because of a change of address, it is still your
responsibility to pay your taxes and to pay them by the due date to avoid
penalty and interest.
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What happens if I
pay my property taxes late?
Am I in danger of losing my property if I do
not pay my taxes?
By state statute, property taxes are due on or before November 30 (or the following Monday if that date falls on a
weekend). If payment is not made by the due date (or postmarked by the due
date if mailed), the
greater of 2% of the total tax or $10 per property parcel will be added to the tax
amount as a penalty. Interest will be
charged if not paid by January 15 (retroactive to January 1st).
Properties which have delinquent taxes into the fifth year back are subject
to Tax Sale.
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May I pay my taxes
with a credit card, debit card or E-Check?
Yes you may pay current and/or
delinquent taxes using a card or E-check.
See "Online Tax Payment" on our web
page.
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I
wish to make payments towards the total tax amount due in November. How may
I do this?
The Emery County Treasurer's office accepts prepayments toward the
current year tax. You will find information
and a box to check on your Tax Notice to request prepayment coupons. You may also call us to request
the coupons. This program is voluntary for your convenience; there are no penalties
for late or missed prepayments. Visit Prepayment Coupons on our web page for more detailed
information.
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May I make
payments on delinquent taxes?
Yes!
You may make payments of any amount toward your back taxes. We can also
print payment coupons to help you catch up. This program is for your
convenience and no additional charges will be added. However,
interest will continue to accrue until existing taxes are paid.
Payments are applied first to interest, then to penalties and then
to taxes of the most recent year.
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What if my check
is returned for insufficient funds?
All
returned checks will result in cancellation of payment, taxes will be
considered delinquent and a returned check fee may apply.
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I have established
an escrow account with my mortgage company, so I don't need to worry about
my Property Taxes, right?
Wrong!
It is the property owner's responsibility to assure their
mortgage company pays their property taxes. If a
mortgage company holds an escrow account that includes the payment of
property taxes, the procedure for payment varies by company. Typically, each
mortgage company will request the tax amount from our office. The mortgage
company is required to make this request each tax season. If the
request is received early enough, the requesting mortgage
company will be listed on your Tax Notice. This is ONLY an indication of a company's request
for the tax amount. You must determine whether the taxes
will be paid by your mortgage company.
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If I don't agree
with my property tax valuation on the Disclosure Notice mailed to me, what can I do about it?
See
Board of Equalization
on the Emery County Assessor web
page.
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What is Board of
Equalization?
Board of Equalization happens every year after property tax valuation
notices are mailed and before you receive your actual Tax Notice. The
County Commissioners become the Board of Equalization and give you the
opportunity to discuss questions you may have concerning your valuation
notice. Information on Board of Equalization is included on your Valuation
Notice.
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