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1. Where can I view Board of Sumter County Commissioners’ budget?
2. When and where are public budget hearings?
3. What are bonds?
4. How do I calculate my property tax?
5. How can I apply for homestead exemption?
6. Why have my property taxes increased?
7. When do I receive my tax bill and when is payment due?
8. Who should I contact for questions about delinquent taxes?
9. Why did I not receive notification of the fire rescue assessment fee?
10. Why is Sumter District fire rescue assessment fee normally higher than The Villages District fire rescue assessment fee?
11. What happens if I don’t pay or can’t afford to pay the fire rescue assessment fee?
12. I am exempt from other taxes, why not the fire rescue assessment fee?
13. What are fire rescue assessments based on?
14. What is the total percentage of taxes that should be charged for renting a property in Sumter County?
15. How do I pay tourist tax on my rental property in Sumter County?
16. What is a special or non-ad valorem assessment?
17. What is an ad valorem tax?
18. Who do I contact if I have questions about my property's assessment?
19. Why is the assessed value of my home different from its market value?
20. What is a TRIM notice?
21. What is the millage rate?
22. What is the rolled-back rate?
23. What is Taxing Authority?