What is a homestead exemption?
A homestead exemption was created through the adoption of Proposal A in 1994. The owner of real property is exempted from the 18 mills of school operating tax for the percentage of taxable value used as a primary residence.

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1. If I disagree with my Property Assessment what can I do?
2. When are property taxes due?
3. How are my property taxes determined?
4. How are tax rates determined?
5. What is taxable value?
6. What are real and personal property taxes?
7. What if I can't pay my tax bill by the due date?
8. What are the penalties for late taxes?
9. Where do I send tax payments?
10. Do you accept credit card payments?
11. I never received a tax bill, what should I do?
12. What is a homestead exemption?
13. How do I know if I have an exemption?
14. How do I apply for a homestead exemption?
15. What services are included in my City utility bill?
16. How much do my utility services cost?
17. When is my utility bill due?
18. Why is my utility bill higher than my neighbors?
19. What happens when I sell my property?
20. I have moved, but my property has not sold. Will I be billed for garbage pickup?
21. What is a Poverty/Hardship Exemption? How do I qualify? When do I file?