Guidance for Title Companies & Closing Agents

Property Tax Status, Delinquencies, Surplus Funds, and Homestead Credits

Most questions related to property tax status for real estate closings can be answered immediately using the Treasurer’s and Auditor’s online tools. For speed and accuracy, please review the information below before contacting our office.

Step 1: Look Up the Parcel

Use AREIS to view the current tax account status here.

AREIS allows you to review:

  • Current installment status (paid or unpaid)

  • Delinquent balances

  • Payment history

  • Credits or surplus funds posted to the account

  • Account details related to the parcel

This is the same information used by Treasurer’s Office staff.

Step 2: Print Tax Bills

If you need a copy of a tax bill for closing or payoff purposes, you can print it directly here.

Step 3: Submit a Question (If Necessary)

If you are unable to locate the information needed after reviewing the resources above, please submit your question using the Treasurer’s Office contact form.

To ensure a timely response:

  • Submit one parcel per request

  • Include the parcel number

  • Ask one specific question per submission

  • Describe what you already reviewed in AREIS

Requests asking staff to review a file and verify all tax information for closing purposes may be returned with instructions to use the online resources above.

Important Information for Closings

The Treasurer’s Office provides access to existing tax records. Our office does not prepare closing summaries or verify closing calculations for private transactions.

Title companies and closing agents should rely on the public records available through AREIS and the official tax bills available through the print portal.

Common Questions

Are the taxes paid?
Check the parcel record in AREIS for the current payment status.

Are there delinquent taxes?
Any delinquent balances will appear in the parcel tax information.

Are there surplus funds or credits on the account?
Credits or surplus postings will appear in the payment history for the parcel.

Is a Homestead Credit applied?
Homestead credits are reflected within the parcel tax information in AREIS.