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Welcome to the Monterey
County Assessor’s Website. We hope that you find the information in this
website useful. My staff and I are here to assist you with your questions
and concerns regarding assessment practices in Monterey County. Property
tax laws can be complicated and many times require detailed explanations.
Our aim is to provide you with the best customer service and to provide
you with as much information on property tax related issues as possible.
The Assessor's office has the responsibility to locate all taxable
property in the County and identify ownership. This office establishes
value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the
property. We are committed to establishing accurate and fair assessed
property values and to assisting property owners and the public at large.
If you have any questions or need further clarification on any information
please come in and see me or a member of my staff. We are open from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We can also be contacted by
phone at (831) 755-5035 or by email at
vagninis@co.monterey.ca.us.
Stephen L. Vagnini
The Tax Collector's Office issues
and collects on all tax bills. To contact the Tax Collector or pay your
tax bills, please go to Tax
Collector.
Frequently
Asked Questions
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Assessor's Functions
The Assessor has the following basic responsibilities:
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Locate and map all taxable property in
Monterey County.
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Determine the ownership
of all taxable property in Monterey County
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Determine the taxability of all property.
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Determine the reappraisability of property when it changes
ownership.
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Determine the reappraisability of property that undergoes new
construction.
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Annually assess all real estate in accordance with the California
Constitution (Proposition 13).
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Annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market
value.
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Determine and apply all legal exemptions.
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Audit all entities doing business in the County and value all
taxable personal property.
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Provide an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor’s Office
by July 1st of each year. The
assessment roll becomes the base upon which local property taxes are
levied, collected and distributed to the cities, County and special
districts to fund government services.
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