The tax rate is the result of dividing the tax levy, i.e., property tax budget, by the applicable total taxable assessments. For a Split rate, the percentage of the levy of that Class is divided by the total Taxable Assessed Value of the class.
The tax rates for Fiscal 2026 were as follows: (per thousand)
The tax rates for Fiscal 2025 are as follows: (per thousand)
The amount of a particular property's tax bill is determined by two things: the property's taxable assessment and the tax rate. The assessment is determined by the assessor and should be based on the value of the property; the taxable value is the assessment less any applicable property tax exemptions. The single tax rate is determined by dividing the tax levy to be raised by the applicable total taxable assessed value of the jurisdiction.
It is the assessor's job to ensure that properties are assessed fairly. If your assessment is correct and your tax bill still seems too high, the assessor cannot change that. Complaints to the assessor should concern the assessment of your property, not the amount of your tax bill.
The City Assessor is responsible for identifying, locating, and fairly valuing all property, both real and personal, within the city for tax purposes. The "market" value of real property is based on the real estate market as of the valuation date, typically the prior January 1. Finding the "market" value of your property means discovering the price most people would pay for your property in its condition as of July 1. Determining a fair and equitable value is the only role of this office in the taxing process.
You may order a Betterment Release by sending a written request. The request should be accompanied by a copy of title examination and must include the book and page number of the document you wish to have released.
Please include your name, the property address, and the parcel ID with your request and payment information to the Treasurer & Collector of Taxes Office.
You must also include a payment of $4.00 per certificate with your request.
Parking meters are enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Parking on Sundays and holidays are free of charge (event rates apply on Sundays and holidays on Green Island Boulevard).
In the Canal District, enforcement is in effect until 9 p.m. and two-hour time limits will be enforced on Sundays.
Pay station payment options include Coins, AMEX, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. You can also park and pay by phone using the Passport Parking App.
You will be assessed a $20 parking fee.
Yes, after you make your initial transaction, you can extend your time from any parking kiosk or on the Passport Parking App on your phone up to the maximum time limit. However, you may not go over the time limit, the posted limits of 1 hour and 2 hours are strictly enforced. The purpose of creating a time limit is to allow other motorists to find parking so they can patronize local businesses. If you need longer-term parking, there are municipal parking lots and parking garages located throughout the City that charge affordable rates.