How to Find Your Property Tax Information Online

If you own a home, you pay property taxes — and all that information is available online through your county government website. You can look up your current tax bill, see your property's assessed value, check payment due dates, view your payment history, and in many counties, pay your taxes online.

Property taxes are handled at the county level, so the website you need depends on where your home is located. The two offices that handle property taxes are the County Assessor (who determines your property's value) and the County Treasurer or Tax Collector (who sends you the bill and collects payments).

To find your property tax information, search online for "[your county name] property tax lookup" or "[your county name] assessor." Most county websites have a property search tool where you can look up your parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number (also called an APN or PIN — this number is on your previous tax bill).

Once you find your property, you can see the assessed value (what the county says your property is worth for tax purposes), the tax rate, and the amount you owe. Many counties break down the tax into categories: school district, city, county, special districts, and so on.

If your property taxes seem too high, the assessed value is where to look first. If you believe your home is assessed for more than its actual market value, you can file an appeal with your county assessor's office. Most counties have a deadline for appeals, usually within 30 to 90 days of receiving your assessment notice.

You can also check whether you qualify for any property tax exemptions. Many states offer homestead exemptions, senior citizen exemptions, veteran exemptions, or disability exemptions that can reduce your tax bill. These are usually listed on your county assessor's website.