FAQ Topic: Payments & taxes

What services are performed by the Sherman County Finance Department?

The Finance Department, also known as the Financial Services Department or Finance & Tax Office, provides many services that support all Offices and Departments under Sherman County Government.  Services include:  Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Budget/Audit, and Road Cost Accounting. The Financial Services Department also administers Property Tax Collection and the Resident Incentive Program.

When are taxes levied for manufactured structures?

The Sherman County Tax Office sends out manufactured structure tax statements in late October of each year representing taxes for the current tax year, July 1 through June 30.  The tax is due each year by November 15th.

How do I appeal my property value?

Sherman County’s Board of Property Tax Appeals offers a process for citizens to request a reduction of the value of their buildings, manufactured structures, land, industrial machinery, and industrial equipment. Appeal forms are online; see “How to appeal your property value” for further details on the hearing process. Note that property value, not taxes, are … Continued

What is a “tax statement”?

The Sherman County Tax Office sends out four distinctly different property tax statements — real, personal, manufactured structures, and utility — in late October of each year representing taxes for the current tax year, July 1 through June 30.

Why is my property tax statement green?

If your property tax statement is green, it simply means that no mortgage company has requested your tax statement.  If you have recently refinanced or changed lenders, your mortgage company may not have requested your tax statements. The property owner is responsible for making sure that property taxes are paid. If you are not sure … Continued

Why is my property tax statement yellow?

If your property tax statement is yellow, it means either a mortgage company or the Disabled and Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program is paying your property tax for you. This statement is for your records.

Why do I have different colored property tax statements?

If your property tax statement is yellow, it means that a mortgage company has requested your tax statement.  Seniors taking part in the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program also receive a yellow tax statement.  If your mortgage company or the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program pays your property taxes for you, then this … Continued

How can I make property tax payments?

You can pay by mail, at the Courthouse, by telephone, or online. There’s a “convenience fee” — levied by our secure-payment processor — for the latter two options. See our “Options for Payment” page for specifics.

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