FAQ - General Property Tax Questions

	Question	Answer

	Question: Can other people view my public records?
	Can other people view my public records?	Like all public records, all property tax information is available to any individual or company that wishes to review it.
	Question: Is there a discount for early payment of taxes?
	Is there a discount for early payment of taxes?	Yes, if you pay your tax bill in full by February 16, 2010 you will receive a 5 percent discount. The discount is calculated on your consolidated tax.
	Question: When are real estate tax payments due?
	When are real estate tax payments due?	Due dates for taxes in Cass County are as follows: Taxes for the 1st installment are due March 1, 2010 and are considered late on March 2, 2010; taxes for the 2nd installment are due October 15, 2010 and are considered late on October 16, 2010. If you mail your payment on time, but the Post Office fails to postmark it by those dates, it will be considered a late payment.
	Question: When will I receive my tax bill?
	When will I receive my tax bill?	Property bills are mailed in the first part of December of each year to the owner of record as of November 1. If there is a mortgage on the property, the mortgage holder receives a copy of the tax bill. Depending when the property was transferred, new owners should contact their title company or review their closing statement to determine who is responsible for paying taxes. Unpaid taxes will continue to accrue against the property unless the bill is paid.
	Question: Will I be charged for reviewing information about my property on the web site?
	Will I be charged for reviewing information about my property on the web site?	There is no charge for reviewing tax information about an individual property.