A staff of eight employees work under the County Assessor, an elected position. The Assessor's office is responsible for the administration of the state property tax assessment program within the county.

These taxes provide financing for local government services approved by the voters including: the protection of people and property in the form of police and fire departments, schools, libraries, streets, parks, public health, and more.

The assessor's office is located in the courthouse and should be contacted for questions about property tax programs, assessed valuations, property ownership and legal descriptions. Copies of tax maps are also available.