Responsibilities of the Assessor

The County Assessor has the responsibility to appraise and assess the real and personal property within the county for the purpose of ad valorem taxation.

Maintains current ownership of all real property in the county. Takes applications for property exemptions such as Agriculture, Business, Farm Personal, Storm Shelter, 100% Disabled, Religious or Charitable, Manufactured Housing, Homestead, etc. Formal and Informal Protest, Provides Platbooks and Ownership Reports and Maps.

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION & OTHER PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

If you own property in Major County and live on the property. You can apply for Homestead Exemption to reduce your taxes. Here is some information to explain the process and how to apply for Homestead Exemption and other exemptions which may save you money.

Homestead Exemption exempts $1000.00 from the assessed value of your property. If your property is valued at $100,000.00, the assessed value of your property is $11,000.00 since the county-wide assessment ratio is 11%. Homestead Exemption lowers this assessed value to $10,000.00 depending on the school district in which you live. The exemption can save you anywhere from $78.00 to $110.00 on your tax bill. The levies change each year so the dollar amount that is saved can change yearly.

Qualifying

To qualify for Homestead Exemption, you must own and occupy your property as of January 1. If you apply after March 15th, the exemption goes into effect the following year. It’s important to note that a person may own multiple properties, but the Homestead Exemption can apply only to the one where you live.

Completing The Application

Though the deadline to file for Homestead Exemption is March 15, you can complete the application at any time. You may request an application by calling our office at 580-227-4821. We can mail or email you the application, and we can help you complete the application if necessary. You can also come to the office at 500 E Broadway, Ste. 1 Fairview, OK 73737 to pick up an application. You do not have to reapply for this exemption annually. It is effective as long as you own and live on your property.

Double Homestead Exemption

A Double Homestead Exemption is an additional exemption available that is based on income. To qualify, you must have a regular Homestead Exemption and be the head of a household with a gross household income of $30,000 or less. You must apply for this exemption each year between January 1 and March 15 unless you previously qualified at the age of 65 and your income remains at $30,000 or less. You must bring proof of your previous year’s income to the assessor’s office. We would be happy to help you complete the paperwork.

Property Valuation Limitation Exemption

The Property Valuation Limitation is another exemption that is offered to seniors. This is referred to as freezing your taxes. To qualify for this, you or your spouse must be age 656 or older with a gross household income of $73,000.00 or less for 2023. The amount is determined annually by HUD. We usually get the updated income level at the end of each year.

The exemption freezes the assessed taxable value of your homestead property the year the application is completed. The taxable value remains the same until ownership changes or new improvements are added. However, it does not freeze the millage rates, which can affect the amount of tax you pay. When you apply for this exemption, you need to provide proof of your age and total household income from the prior year. As long as your income stays below the HUD level, the freeze remains in place.

More Information

For more Information about these and other ad valorem tax exemptions, please call the Assessor’s office at 580-227-4821, or come by the office at anytime between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday thru Friday.

We also have two different websites that are free to the public.

Mapview-major.com and actdatascout.com