Larena Ellis Cook, the Delaware County Assessor, has announced a series of availability sessions in Grove, West Silom Springs, Kansas, Colcord, Oaks, Bernice and Cleora, where Ms. Cook and staff will be available to county citizens for information from her office.
LARENA ELLIS COOK
Delaware County Assessor
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THE DELAWARE COUNTY ASSESSOR, WILL BE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
| Area | Location | Dates* | Times | ||
| GROVE | COMMUNITY CENTER | January 14th | 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | ||
| WEST SILOAM SPRINGS | CITY HALL | January 15th | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | ||
| KANSAS | CITY HALL | January 22nd | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | ||
| COLCORD | SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER | January 24th | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | ||
| OAKS | TOWN HALL | January 28th | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | ||
| BERNICE | COMMUNITY CENTER | February 5th | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | ||
| CLEORA | CLEORA SCHOOL | February 12th | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
*IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER….PLEASE CALL THE COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE FOR RE-SCHEDULED DATE & TIME.
SAVE MONEY IN 2014!
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS- AVOID ASSESSMENT PENALTIES!!- Your Business Assets are taxable in the State of Oklahoma.
Every Business Owner must assess their business personal property assets and inventory each year before March 15th to avoid an assessment penalty. FORM 901.
FARMERS AND RANCHERS- AVOID ASSESSMENT PENALTIES!!-Farm Equipment is taxable in the State of Oklahoma. All farm owners must assess their farm equipment each year before March 15th to avoid assessment penalties. Applications for Agricultural Exemption Permits (“Farm Cards”) are also taken during this time period. Agricultural Exemption Permits exempt farm owners from paying sales t ax on certain items when purchased for use on their farm. FORM 924 & FORM 105-17.
ATTENTION PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNERS (MOBILE HOMES, IMPROVEMENTS ON LEASED LAND AND BOAT DOCK OWNERS)- AVOID ASSESSMENT PENALTIES!!- Your Personal Property is taxable in the State of Oklahoma. Owners of personal property must assess each year before March 15th to avoid an assessment penalty. FORM 935MH.
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION- This exemption is available for all permanent residents that own land regardless of age or income. The filing deadline for this exemption is on or before March 15 or within thirty (30) days from and after receipt of notice of valuation increase. FORM 921.
ADDITIONAL “DOUBLE” HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION- This exemption is available for all permanent residents of Delaware County that qualify for the Homestead Exemption above and have a gross household income that does not exceed $20,000 per year. The filing deadline for this exemption is on or before March 15 or within thirty (30) days from and after receipt of notice of valuation increase. FORM 994.
PROPERTY VALUE LIMITATION “FROZEN VALUE” EXEMPTION-This benefit “FREEZES” the valuation on your homestead qualified property. This exemption is available to individuals with homestead exemption who are 65 years of age or older as of January 1st and have a gross annual household income that does not exceed $44,400.00. The filing deadline for this exemption is on or before March 15 or within thirty (30) days from and after receipt of notice of valuation increase. FORM 994.
100% DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION- Veterans who are receiving 100% service-connected disability compensation from the VA and not subject to further examination or rating action can now receive 100% exemption on their homestead qualified property. Bring your official letter from the Veteran’s Administration and picture identification to file for this exemption. FORM 998.
MANUFACTURED HOMEOWNERS HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION- This exemption is for owners of manufactured homes that do not own their own land and are 62 years of age or older with an income that does not exceed $22,200 per year. The filing deadline for this exemption is on or before March 15 or within thirty (30) days from and after receipt of notice of valuation increase. FORM 952.
PERSONAL PROPERTY HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD EXEMPTION- Available for property owners who live in Delaware County and have taxable agricultural machinery and farm equipment. The deadline for new filers is March 15th. FORM 935.
PERSONAL PROPERTY VETERANS EXEMPTION- This exemption is available for all veterans who live in Delaware County and assess agricultural machinery and farm equipment. Deadline for new filers is March 15th. FORM 930.
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS- If you are 65 years of age or older OR totally disabled AND your gross household income does not exceed $12,000 annually, you could qualify for up to a $200.00 refund on your property taxes from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. This refund must be filed with your annual state income tax or by June 30th (if you have no income tax filing requirement). FORM 538-H.
“I want to help all taxpayers save money on their property taxes. All of the above forms are available on our website, by mail, or in our office. If you have any questions concerning exemptions available or refunds, please call me.” Larena Ellis Cook
Tel.No.918-253-4523 ♦ On the web: www.myassessor.org ♦ Email Address: lelliscook@myassessor.org ♦ FaxNo.918-253-8933
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