Finance - Rural Property Tax

Refunds

You may qualify for a Rural Property Tax refund if:

you successfully appeal your property assessment

When a property is reassessed resulting in a credit of $100.00 or greater, we automatically process a refund. Credits under $100.00 remain on your account and are applied to future tax bills, unless you make a request for a refund. We do not refund amounts under $10.00.

you overpaid your property taxes

Any overpayment of taxes over $100.00 will automatically be refunded. You may also make a request for refund at any time. We pay credit interest starting 60 days after the date of the overpayment. We do not refund amounts under $10.00.

How to apply for a refund

To apply for a property tax refund, you can

complete and submit our online Refund/Transfer Form.

Please allow 30 to 60 days for processing your refund. The time may vary based on the volume of requests we receive or the complexity of your account.

Who gets the tax refund

Refunds (including interest) will be paid to the current owner unless information to the contrary is provided.

Refunds in excess of $5000 (including interest) will be paid to the owner who was on title at the time the excess taxes were paid.

When a property has multiple owners, the refund may be issued to the owner that submitted the payment as the agent for all owners.

If a financial institution, mortgage company, lawyer, or notary public pays taxes on behalf of a client, the refund will be issued to the owner unless a request is received from the agent.