My MORTGAGE COMPANY should pay this tax.  Why did you send me a bill?
Just prior to our billing, the mortgage companies notify us of the tax parcels they expect to pay.  The mortgage company receives a billing for each of their coded accounts and the property owner is sent a copy.  Please verify that the mortgage company requesting your bill is the company that currently services your mortgage.  If the payment is not mailed prior to the due date, late charge and interest will be added.

How do I challenge the amount of my tax if it seems TOO HIGH? 
You may challenge the taxable value of your property only during the month after you receive your assessment notice.  Assessment notices are mailed on or before the 1st Monday of June of each year and the appeal must be received by Commissioner's office by the 4th Monday of June. If you did not appeal the current year value in June, you must wait until the next year to appeal the assessed value. 

If you feel that the levy of a taxing district is too high or you wonder what the levy pays for, call the district directly.  You can have input regarding the annual levy rate of a taxing district by participation in the annual budget hearing of the districts.