Fort Bend County Libraries, in conjunction with the Fort Bend County Tax Office, will present an informational program on “Navigating Your Property Taxes 101” on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.
Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carrie Surratt will be joined by Chief Appraiser Jordan Wise from the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District to provide an in-depth look at property taxes. Wise will talk about the appraisal process and how to protest property values, and Surratt will explain how tax rates are set.
Gain a better understanding of tax statements, property-tax exemptions, and deferrals. They will also discuss the process for taxpayers over the age of 65.
Charles A. Sutton, capital partner with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, will talk about delinquent taxes and payment plans.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call George Memorial Library (281-342-4455) or the library system’s Communications office (281-633-4734).