Why is did my tax bill increase by more than 2 1/2 percent from the previous year?

A property tax increase greater than 2 ½ percent can result from yearly valuation adjustments, tax rate classification (the establishment of split tax rates between residential and commercial, industrial and personal property) or additions or renovations to a property which increases the market valuation of the property. Furthermore, changes in market value are not always reflected evenly across property classes. It is common that different types of property (single family and multi-family), as well as styles (ranch and colonial), do not appreciate nor depreciate at the same rate.

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1. What are different types of exemptions that are available?
2. What are the Assessor’s Office responsibilities?
3. What is excise tax?
4. What is the current tax rate?
5. What is the difference between an exemption and abatement?
6. Why did I receive a note on my door indicating that the Assessor wanted to inspect my property?
7. Why does my new assessed value not reflect the value of my house today?
8. What is Proposition 2½?
9. Why is did my tax bill increase by more than 2 1/2 percent from the previous year?
10. Why is the previous owner's name still on my tax bill when I purchase the property within the last year?