What are the Commissioners duties as they relate to real estate?

The Commissioner of the Revenue is the Real Property Tax Administrator for the County as such we:

  • Administer all tax exemptions and special assessment programs of the County and State 
  • Assess annually all taxes on each taxable parcel
  • Create new parcels based on recordation in the Clerk of Circuit Courts
  • Maintain all records of ownership based on deed transfers, wills, chancery and special warranty deeds
  • Maintain tax maps
  • Oversee the Public Service taxation and Bank Franchise validation for the Commonwealth
  • Supplement and exonerate all changes in value

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1. What are the Commissioners duties as they relate to real estate?
2. What is the real estate tax rate?
3. What is the purpose of the land use program?
4. Why are some properties tax exempt?
5. How are tax relief programs administered?